Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Further professional training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience of looking after people in the Community
- Experience
Proven post qualification experience
- Experience
Clinical supervision training
- Qualifications
Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Qualifications
Professional registration such as NMC/HCPC/SWE
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Mole Valley Neighbourhood mental health team is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our in the Brief Interventions pathway will work closely with GP Practices. This role is 33.75hrs can be spread in 4 or 5 days a week.
This rewarding role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults with established mental health needs, helping them achieve recovery goals and maintain independence within their local community. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver psychosocial interventions, and work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to ensure effective and coordinated care.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Main duties of the job
You will take a key role in developing and shaping a major new and transformative approach to providing mental health care within the community.
Will be responsible for working closely with General Practitioners and the primary care team to provide assessments, brief interventions, and care navigation for people with significant mental health issues living in the locality.
You will need to work closely with local mental health services to support an easy in and out approach between secondary and primary care.
Please check the job description for more information on the requirements for this job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for B6 Mental Health Practitioner - Brief Interventions with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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