Mental Health Practitioner

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking dedicated staff to pioneer a revolutionary approach to mental health care. This exciting opportunity involves working within a unique community care model focused on social inclusion and holistic recovery. As part of a pioneering team, you will support the management of referrals, collaborate with partner agencies, and provide essential interventions to service users. Join an organization renowned for its mental health expertise and contribute to transforming lives through innovative care practices. If you are passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of mental health care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Development Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Collaborative Work Culture

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of Mental Health Law and relevant legislation.
• Experience providing low-intensity CBT and mindfulness interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals, provide screening, triage, and assessments for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services.

Skills

Mental Health Law

Low-intensity CBT

Mindfulness interventions

Psychoeducation

Education

Relevant degree in mental health or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about reshaping mental health care? Do you believe in the power of community, collaboration with community partners and the local voluntary care sector, inclusion, and peer support to transform lives? We’re launching an innovative community care centre inspired by world-class models like the Trieste Mental Health Community Network, Navigo in Grimsby, and Clubhouse models in New York and Brixton.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new community mental health pilot. This centre will have a major national profile with NHS England, which hopes that the pilot will radically transform how mental health care is delivered in the UK.

We are seeking dedicated staff to help pioneer this revolutionary approach to care.

What We Offer

1. A Unique Care Model: Join a programme focused on community, social inclusion, and holistic recovery.
2. Supportive Environment: Collaborate with peers, contribute to a recovery-oriented care system, and make a real difference.
3. Development Opportunities: Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of mental health care, with training and career growth opportunities.
4. Role Responsibilities: Support the team with overall management of referrals, providing screening, triage, and trusted assessments for patients with a range of mental disorders.
5. Collaboration: Work with partner agencies and the multidisciplinary team to provide interventions supporting service users to stay well within their communities. Use evidence-based tools to inform care planning and engage patients and carers.
6. Risk Management: Support family and carers in risk management, escalate concerns as needed, and ensure clear communication of risks to all involved in care.
7. Care Coordination: Collaborate with community services to ensure safe and effective discharge planning or onward referrals, including to primary care, social prescribers, third sector partners, and community groups. Ensure timely sharing of care plans.
8. Meetings and Governance: Participate in multidisciplinary governance, development, and clinical meetings.

Candidates should have significant knowledge of Mental Health Law, including relevant legislation such as the Community Care Act (2015) and treatment legislation. The role includes providing low-intensity CBT and mindfulness interventions under supervision, as well as psychoeducation to service users.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) offers the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK, including substance misuse services. We work closely with the IoPPN at King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners. We employ around 5,000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million, with over 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient, and community services. We treat approximately 5,300 inpatients annually and over 45,000 community patients across various boroughs.

Joining SLaM offers valuable experience within an organization renowned for its mental health expertise. We provided over 14,000 training experiences in 2014, supporting professional development at all levels.

Please note: The role is initially based at 62 Speedwell Street, London, SE8 4AT, with a relocation to 1 Heather Close, Hither Green, SE13 6UG in November 2025.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Kim Davies
• Job Title: Community Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

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