Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
2 years post qualification experience working with individuals with mental health needs
- Registration
NMC Registration
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Able to carry out supervision
- Experience
Able to co-facilitate group work
- Experience
12 months experience working in a community mental health setting
- Registration
Successful completion of Mentorship course
- Registration
Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post
Job overview
Job overview
We are excited to offer positions for Mental Health Practitioners in our Elmbridge Neighbourhood Mental health Team in the Brief Interventions pathway.
The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighbourhood 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.
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 for community-based roles where client visits are a significant part of the role.
Main duties of the job
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.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
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 Mental Health Practitioner B6 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 Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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