Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Auto-enrolment pension

Enhanced leave policies

Supervision and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Northpoint in Leeds is seeking a Healthy Minds Practitioner to join our mental wellbeing team on a fixed-term (7 months) maternity cover basis. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with a Band 5 salary of £32,073 per annum, pro rata.

The post offers hybrid working options and standard hours, with occasional extended cover from 12:00 to 20:00 to support service delivery. You will triage referrals, support patients, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professional therapeutic qualification or degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years' experience delivering mental health interventions.
• Understanding of common mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Accept and record referrals using the patient management system, including assessments and outcomes.
• Identify and manage cases with complex needs, triaging referrals and signposting to appropriate support.
• Manage a full caseload and meet activity targets while ensuring accessible treatment delivery.
• Ensure patient confidentiality in line with policies.

Skills

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Education

Therapeutic qualification or degree (Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy)

Tools

SystemOne/EMIS

Job description

Northpoint in Leeds is seeking a Healthy Minds Practitioner to join our mental wellbeing team on a fixed-term (7 months) maternity cover basis. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with a Band 5 salary of £32,073 per annum, pro rata.

The post offers hybrid working options and standard hours, with occasional extended cover from 12:00 to 20:00 to support service delivery. You will triage referrals, support patients, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment.