Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner. The role involves assessment and coordination of mental health referrals, documented evaluations, and team meetings to ensure appropriate interventions. Candidates should have experience in mental health settings, possess strong communication skills, and be registered in a relevant profession. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to local communities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of post-graduation experience in a mental health setting is necessary.
• Experience of risk assessing and management is required.
• Capability to navigate difficult conversations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and assess urgency during shifts.
• Complete urgent and routine assessments, discussing outcomes in meetings.
• Document high-standard reports within the required timeframe.
• Mentorship and supervision of junior colleagues/students.

Skills

Good Communication and IT Skills

1 year post-graduation experience of working within a mental health setting

Previous experience working within a Mental Health Setting

Experience of working with CAMHS

Education

Registered with a core profession (RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner

The closing date is 03 December 2025

BeeU Services Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (Children and Adolescent Mental Health) are excited to offer a temporary contract of 22.5 hours (09:00-17:00 3 days a week) Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner role with our Assessment Pathway.

This role includes screening referrals within the team’s operational framework during a shift coordinator role that will be expected one day per week. For the rest of the working week it will include completing initial assessments for children and young people. Following assessments you will attend the multidisciplinary team meetings to identify the most suited outcome/intervention for the young person.

The role will require a good understanding of mental health, assessing and managing risks whilst working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Your role as a shift coordinator will entail screening referrals to establish if they are urgent, crisis or routine. Taking calls from professionals and parents/guardians when there are possible concerns around mental health and risks.
• Work within the guidance of the service‑wide operational framework alongside the Thrive Model to identify stages of care needs – signposting, assessment and discharge.
• Complete face‑to‑face urgent assessments and routine assessments and then discuss the outcome within the daily MDT outcome meeting to identify the most appropriate treatment/intervention.
• Documentation that is required within the role is expected to be of a high standard and completed within the correct timeframe as shown in the services operational framework.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues/students.

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued and aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

BeeU Assessment Mental Health Practitioner role is described within the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good Communication and IT Skills
• 1 year post‑graduation experience of working within a mental health setting
• Previous experience working within a Mental Health Setting
• Experience of working with CAMHS

Experience

• Experience working in mental health setting
• Experience of risk assessing and management
• Experience of working with Children and Adolescence Mental Health (CAMHS)
• Experience of liaising with professionals/other agencies and parents and guardians and have the ability to navigate difficult conversations in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Registered with a core profession (RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust