Senior Mental Health Practitioner — Primary Care Innovator

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a registered nurse passionate about delivering mental health support in community settings. This role involves conducting mental health assessments and collaborating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant professional qualification and experience working in NHS or General Practice. The position is permanent and offers competitive salary ranges between £56,276 to £63,176 annually.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with NMC/HCPC for mental health.
• Experience of work in NHS or General Practice.
• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and brief interventions.
• Support the development of mental health expertise in GP practices.
• Facilitate access to mental health services.

Skills

Working flexibly across local environments

Concentration during client contact

Use of IT packages

Planning and organizing own workload

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Professional qualification in mental health

Doctoral level training in clinical or counseling psychology

Educated to degree or Diploma level relevant to primary care mental health services

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a registered nurse passionate about delivering mental health support in community settings. This role involves conducting mental health assessments and collaborating with GPs and multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant professional qualification and experience working in NHS or General Practice. The position is permanent and offers competitive salary ranges between £56,276 to £63,176 annually.