SPA Mental Heath Nurse Practitioner

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified mental health nurse to join their Lambeth Single Point of Access team. You will coordinate multidisciplinary care, conduct mental health assessments, and contribute to collaborative working with community services. The role offers flexible working options and a supportive environment focused on career development and employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous pay and pension package

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Staff financial benefits including NHS discounts

Well-being support services

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health nurse with evidence of effective and compassionate communication skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary mental health settings.
• Ability to lead conversations about people's health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary working to maintain excellent communication and relationships.
• Deliver high-quality, safe care in partnership with the Team Lead.
• Conduct mental health and risk assessments.
• Determine appropriate clinical interventions and referrals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Teamwork

Understanding of integrated care models

Education

Qualified mental health nurse

Job description

Overview

Lambeth Single Point of Access (SPA) is part of the Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance, working closely with SLaM services, statutory organisations and voluntary groups to provide short‑ and longer‑term mental health support. SPA acts as the front door to mental health services in Lambeth, offering multidisciplinary care from clinicians, social workers, support workers and people with lived experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate multidisciplinary working to maintain excellent communication and relationships with all team members and allied services within the Alliance.
• Deliver high‑quality, safe care in partnership with the Team Lead and Clinical Expert.
• Conduct mental health and risk assessments, and provide general health, wellbeing and self‑management advice using the triage proforma.
• Determine appropriate clinical intervention and refer within primary shared care or secondary care pathways as needed.
• Support the development of joint working opportunities and protocols with other network organisations for clients who do not require a formal offer.
• Encourage and foster collaborative and cross‑organisational working with wider community services.

Key Qualifications

• Qualified mental health nurse with evidence of effective and compassionate communication skills.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities with a commitment to delivering high standards of care.
• Experience in multidisciplinary mental health settings and understanding of integrated care models.
• Ability to lead conversations about people’s health and wellbeing and to give clear, evidence‑based advice.

Benefits

• Generous pay, pension and leave package (variable by role and service length).
• Work‑life balance with flexible working options including part‑time working and job sharing.
• Career development through mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Staff financial benefits including car lease, keyworker housing (where available), NHS discounts, season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Well‑being support such as counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, staff restaurants and childcare vouchers.

Application & Equality Statement

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our service delivery. All applications will be considered fairly, with priority consideration given to at‑risk NHS employees where applicable. The closing date listed is a guide only; the vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Please apply online only.