Mental Health Practitioner

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner for a part-time role in Leatherhead. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team, providing integrated mental health support and conducting assessments, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £32 (LTD)

Flexible working pattern (2 days per week)

Referral fee bonus of £250

Sign up bonus of £250

All compliancy costs covered

Qualifications

• Experience in a Band 6 or Band 7 mental health role is essential.
• Current registration with relevant professional body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England).
• Proficiency in using mental health systems like SystemOne and EMIS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor mental state and manage clinical risks.
• Provide short-term interventions and facilitate referrals.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Risk Management

Education

Current professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England

Recent NHS experience in a Band 6 or Band 7 role

Tools

SystemOne

EMIS

Job description

Job Title: Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW)
Location: Leatherhead
Department: Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS)
Employment Type: Agency Contract (Ongoing)
Working Pattern: 2 days per week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Week 1: Monday & Friday
• Week 2: Monday & Tuesday
  Rate: £32 per hour (LTD)
  Payment Options: PAYE options available

Job Description
We are currently seeking an experienced Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join the Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS) in Leatherhead on a part-time, ongoing agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team delivering person-centred care in a primary care setting.
This role is suitable for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Occupational Therapists (OT), or Social Workers (SW) with relevant NHS experience and a solid understanding of community mental health pathways. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and collaboratively develop care plans with service users.
• Work closely with GPs and other primary care staff to provide integrated mental health support.
• Monitor mental state, manage clinical risks, and support treatment adherence, including medication monitoring where appropriate.
• Provide short-term interventions and facilitate referrals or signposting to relevant services.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using SystemOne and EMIS.

Essential Requirements

• Current professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England.
• Recent NHS experience in a Band 6 or Band 7 mental health role.
• Proficiency in using SystemOne and EMIS systems.
• Solid understanding of primary care and integrated community mental health services.
• Strong communication, assessment, and risk management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £32 (LTD)
• Flexible working pattern (2 days per week)
• Option to be paid via PAYE
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, integrated care delivery

Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:

• £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
• £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet
• Bring us your contract / Job referral - £200 bonus for bringing your existing work to us.
• All compliancy costs paid for by our agency, including DBS, Occupational Health Check, Online and Practical training
• LTD and PAYE options available
• Nationwide provider to all NHS trusts
• Multi Framework approved – Access to a large number of different services within a number of different trusts.
• Specialist consultants offering single points of contact.