MH Practitioner (RMN/Social Worker/OT)

TN United Kingdom; Northolt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join a dedicated team focused on providing comprehensive mental health support within the community. This role offers a chance to engage with diverse populations, utilizing a whole-person approach to mental health care. As part of a reputable healthcare provider, you will play a key role in developing care pathways and supporting individuals in managing their mental health. The position promises opportunities for mentorship and career growth, making it ideal for passionate professionals eager to make a meaningful impact in the mental health sector.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in community mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop pathways of care within the local community mental health team.
• Deliver brief interventions to patients with mental health needs.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Communication Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Crisis Intervention

Psychosocial Interventions

Education

Mental Health Nursing Qualification (RMN)

Degree or Diploma in relevant courses

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to Join Ealing North MINT. Our service is centered around the Primary Care Networks and aims for comprehensive engagement with Integrated Care Systems using a whole person, whole population health approach. Our model utilizes all available community resources including health, social care, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations, and local communities, considering resources to support wellbeing outside of mental health services alone. These new teams enable and support people to access mental health services whenever and wherever they need it, supporting individuals to manage their mental health within their local community. We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Nurse, employed by West London NHS Trust, you will be key in developing pathways of care within the local community mental health team (MINT). This role offers opportunities for mentorship, career progression, and continued education.

We seek applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses with experience in community services.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working across various community mental health settings and with diverse mental health diagnoses/needs;
• Knowledge and experience in delivering brief interventions to patients with mental health needs;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to enhance relationships with local MINT Teams.

Working for our organization

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider offering mental health and physical healthcare services. It manages Broadmoor Hospital, a high secure hospital, and provides low and medium secure services across London. The Trust employs 4,500 staff, with 56% from BME backgrounds, and has a turnover of £426m for 2023-24. Rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust actively participates in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities. The person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please see attached.

The person specification below is not comprehensive but highlights criteria for application assessment.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Professional qualification in mental health – Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC registration
• Degree or Diploma with relevant courses such as CBT, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, etc.
• Ongoing professional development evidence

Experience

• Post-qualifying psychiatry experience
• Supervisory experience of junior staff
• Experience in a Band 6 or equivalent role
• Post-registration relevant experience
• Audit and research experience
• Experience in teaching/training
• Experience working in primary care, social care, or voluntary sectors

Knowledge

• Knowledge of counselling, cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• Understanding of recovery approaches for mental health conditions
• Ability to interpret and apply research to practice
• Specialist knowledge of mental health and physical disorders
• Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment, management, and crisis intervention skills
• Use of psychosocial assessment methods
• Advanced communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to engage challenging or distressed patients and de-escalate situations
• Autonomous clinical decision-making skills with supervision
• Team and self-management skills for complex activities and clinical work