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Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Ashton Under Lyne, England
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
05 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 May 2026

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Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE CRITERIA BELOW TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR INTERVIEW FOR THIS POST:-

'Successful completion of the  national curriculum for Mental  Health and Wellbeing  Practitioners (Adult Specialist  Mental Health) (equivalent to degree level) '

'A graduate certificate (RQF Level  6) delivering the national  curriculum for Mental Health and  Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult  Specialist Mental Health)'

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to advertise a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join the team working across the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) Primary Care Network/ Neighborhood Mental Health Teams.

This role is a key part of the ongoing transformation of community mental health services for adults and older adults, helping to bridge the gap between primary care, secondary mental health services, and physical healthcare.

As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will be employed by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust but will work within the HMR Primary Care Network, based in local GP practices. You will be a visible and accessible point of contact for both GPs and service users, providing timely support and intervention for individuals with mental health needs.

The focus of the role is to provide early assessment, brief psychological interventions, and support individuals to access appropriate community and mental health services. You will help people to identify achievable goals, promote self-management, and connect them with relevant resources in the local area.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality mental health support in a community setting and working collaboratively with primary care services, we would love to hear from you.

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This advert is for Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jun 2026.

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