# Mental Health Practitioner - Mental health /PCMHT > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-practitioner-mental-health-pcmht/1f559ec7-b0ef-4669-a9f9-c193c143cb2b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-practitioner-mental-health-pcmht/1f559ec7-b0ef-4669-a9f9-c193c143cb2b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T23:02:36.571Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259468 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259468 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are pleased to offer an exciting and sought-after posts for two Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team based primarily in Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) service, within East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership. This post is based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre and offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to adults within a primary care setting. The post holder(s) will contribute to the delivery of timely, person-centred mental health assessment and interventions for adults presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, in line with the stepped-care model. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: These are 2x permanent, full-time posts of 36 hours per week. The roles are based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with a combination of 9.00am–5.00pm and a shorter working day due to reduced working week. Key responsibilities: - Comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and care planning - Delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions - Risk assessment and management - Management of a defined clinical caseload - Close collaborative working with GPs, primary care colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams - Contribution to service development, audit and quality improvement activity. The role supports NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde priorities around early intervention, prevention of escalation to secondary care, and improving access to mental health services. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: ### Essential: - Professional qualification with current registration (e.g. NMC / HCPC) - Relevant post-qualification experience working with adults with mental health difficulties - Experience in mental health assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based interventions - Sound knowledge of risk assessment and management - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team - Excellent communication and organisational skills ### Desirable: - Experience of holding CBT certificate / or working towards this - Knowledge of stepped-care models and national mental health strategy What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays - Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits - Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme - Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses - Enhanced pay for working public holidays - NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services - Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. ### For an informal discussion, please contact: Josephine Stewart, Team lead, 01412328267, Josephine.Stewart2@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are pleased to offer an exciting and sought-after posts for two Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team based primarily in Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) service, within East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership. This post is based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre and offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to adults within a primary care setting. The post holder(s) will contribute to the delivery of timely, person-centred mental health assessment and interventions for adults presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, in line with the stepped-care model. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: These are 2x permanent, full-time posts of 36 hours per week. The roles are based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with a combination of 9.00am–5.00pm and a shorter working day due to reduced working week. Key responsibilities: - Comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and care planning - Delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions - Risk assessment and management - Management of a defined clinical caseload - Close collaborative working with GPs, primary care colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams - Contribution to service development, audit and quality improvement activity. The role supports NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde priorities around early intervention, prevention of escalation to secondary care, and improving access to mental health services. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: ### Essential: - Professional qualification with current registration (e.g. NMC / HCPC) - Relevant post-qualification experience working with adults with mental health difficulties - Experience in mental health assessment, formulation and delivery of evidence-based interventions - Sound knowledge of risk assessment and management - Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team - Excellent communication and organisational skills ### Desirable: - Experience of holding CBT certificate / or working towards this - Knowledge of stepped-care models and national mental health strategy What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays - Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits - Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme - Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses - Enhanced pay for working public holidays - NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services - Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. ### For an informal discussion, please contact: Josephine Stewart, Team lead, 01412328267, Josephine.Stewart2@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Job Details NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are pleased to offer an exciting and sought-after posts for two Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team based primarily in Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) service, within East Dunbartonshire Health & Social Care Partnership. This post is based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre and offers the opportunity to work within a well-established, supportive team delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to adults within a primary care setting. The post holder(s) will contribute to the delivery of timely, person-centred mental health assessment and interventions for adults presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, in line with the stepped-care model. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: These are 2x permanent, full-time posts of 36 hours per week. The roles are based at Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with a combination of 9.00am–5.00pm and a shorter working day due to reduced working week. Key responsibilities: The role supports NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde priorities around early intervention, prevention of escalation to secondary care, and improving access to mental health services. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Essential: Desirable: What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Josephine Stewart, Team lead, 01412328267, Josephine.Stewart2@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Documents - [GGC 249064 Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1152668&JobId=259468) ## 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.