# Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Highland. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-mental-health-assistant-practitioner/b8a15694-ba6b-410f-81ec-fe1f9cd15d56 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-mental-health-assistant-practitioner/b8a15694-ba6b-410f-81ec-fe1f9cd15d56.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Highland - **Location:** Assynt House - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant practitioner - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £31,537 - £34,303 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T07:54:00.582Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=268082 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=268082 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 257671 - Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303) - Job closing date: 13/09/2026 - Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery - Location: Fort William Health Centre - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 25/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland - Department: Community Mental Health Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Community Mental Health Team in Lochaber. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to people experiencing acute and severe mental health difficulties while living in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. With mountains, lochs and coastline on your doorstep, Lochaber is ideal for those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, climbing, water sports and a strong sense of community. ### Role Overview Working under the guidance and supervision of registered practitioners, you will support the delivery of high-quality mental health care in community settings. You will contribute to assessment, deliver delegated interventions, and support individuals to achieve recovery, independence and improved wellbeing. ### Key Duties and Responsibilities Support the assessment of individuals using defined tools and agreed protocols Deliver a range of rehabilitation and re-ablement interventions within agreed care plans Work in partnership with individuals to set and review achievable goals Monitor progress and report changes or emerging risks to registered staff Support relapse prevention, discharge planning and recovery-focused care Facilitate group interventions and contribute to health promotion activities Participate in MDT working, including triage and referral processes Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit and data collection Support HCSWs and contribute to team learning and development ### Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience working in a health, social care or mental health setting Ability to work within defined guidelines with support and supervision Good communication and interpersonal skills with a person-centred approach Ability to deliver interventions and support care plans within agreed frameworks Understanding of mental health, recovery principles and risk awareness Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team ### Essential Qualifications SCQF Level 7 qualification (e.g. HNC) or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development Why Join NHS Highland – Lochaber? Live and work in a stunning outdoor environment Access to world-class walking, climbing, cycling, skiing and water sports Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team Opportunities for training, development and career progression Deliver care that truly makes a difference in your community If you are passionate about mental health and motivated to support recovery in a community setting, we would welcome your application. A full current driving licence to drive in the UK is an essential requirement of the post. ### Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Alston, Mental Health Team Lead, email: kirsty.alston@nhs.scot ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1188968&JobId=268082) - [Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1188969&JobId=268082) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.