Senior Mental Health Practitioner - People Flexi-Bank

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions in the community as part of an All-Age Neighborhood Mental Health Team transition in Surrey and Northeast Hampshire.

The role requires driving for community-based work, collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to high-quality, recovery‑focused care for service users and carers.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driving licence and ability to drive for community-based work.
• Experience delivering assessments and working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to high-quality community mental health care and recovery-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments for service users in the community.
• Lead and manage a defined caseload with professional responsibility for clients.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health crises and provide low-intensity psychological interventions.

Job description

Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire in theBrief Interventions; Complex Needs and Later Life Pathways’ is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our team.

The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighborhood Mental Health Team to provide more joined up mental health care for our community.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey.

Following the shortlisting process, interviews for the role are scheduled to take place on 20 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend and will receive further details regarding the interview arrangements in due course.

Interview Location to be confirmed

Work Locations

Opportunities available across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving license and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers.

In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.