Mental Health Jobs in the NHS
Mental health nurse jobs make up the largest share of NHS mental health vacancies, spanning community teams, inpatient wards, crisis services, and specialist settings like forensic or eating disorder units. This page also covers psychologists, psychiatrists, OTs, social workers, support workers, and peer support staff working in mental health services. The profession and band determine entry requirements, pay, and scope.
297 live vacancies across 92 NHS employers · updated hourly
297
Open Positions
£20k - £109k
Salary Range
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NHS Trusts
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Latest live Mental Health jobs
Recent mental health vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Senior Psychologist - Community Adult Eating Disorder ServiceEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Harlow, East of EnglandCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Principal Stroke Psychologist/NeuropsychologistEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Maldon, East of EnglandCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Principal Stroke Psychologist/NeuropsychologistEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Epping, East of EnglandCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Principal (Applied) PsychologistCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes, LondonCloses 17 Jul 2026
- NHSCT Behavioural Specialist Band 7Northern Health and Social Care Trust - Braid Valley Site: Main Building, NorthCloses 17 Jul 2026
- B7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist- Fixed term (mat cover)Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Epsom, South EastCloses 20 Jul 2026
- Staff Health and Wellbeing CoachesDevon Partnership NHS Trust - Exeter, South WestCloses 14 Jul 2026
- Clinical PsychologistRoyal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust - Bath, South WestCloses 14 Jul 2026
- Orthodontic TherapistRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Exeter, South WestCloses 10 Jul 2026
- Consultant Practitioner PsychologistCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust - Coventry, MidlandsCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Cognitive Behavioural PsychotherapistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 21 Jul 2026
- Family & Systemic PsychotherapistSussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Haywards Heath, South EastCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Bath Centre for Pain ServicesRoyal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust - Bath, South WestCloses 13 Jul 2026
- Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT TherapistNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Northampton, MidlandsCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBTp TherapistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Clinical/Counselling/Health PsychologistSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Tooting, LondonCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Band 7 Psychologist / MBT Therapist or Band 6 Trainee MBT TherapistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - Dunstable, LondonCloses 09 Aug 2026
- Trainee or Liaison Psychiatry ACP (Co-occurring MH, Alcohol+ Substance misuse) leadDorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth, South WestCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Senior Applied PsychologistEast London NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 12 Jul 2026
- Specialist Clinical Psychologist - Transgender HealthNottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Nottingham, MidlandsCloses 16 Jul 2026
- Clinical Psychologist Developmental Band 7 - 8aLivewell Southwest - Plymouth, South WestCloses 24 Jul 2026
- Intervention Specialist, Integrated Family Support TeamCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Bridgend, CardiffCloses 09 Jul 2026
- Clinical PsychologistElysium Healthcare - Borehamwood, East of EnglandCloses 31 Jul 2026
- Family & Systemic Psychotherapist - Adult Eating Disorders (Part-Time)Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Aylesbury, South EastCloses 17 Jul 2026
Planning a Mental Health job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live mental health vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 297 live mental health roles across 92 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for mental health roles ranges from about £19,680 to £108,814 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Risk assessment, safety planning, and safeguarding decisions
- Care coordination and CPA (Care Programme Approach) management
- Delivering or supporting specific therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT, family work)
- Mental Health Act assessments and knowledge (for approved roles)
Common requirements
- Professional registration relevant to the role (NMC for nurses, HCPC for psychologists/OTs, Social Work England for social workers)
- Post-qualification experience in a mental health setting
- Specialist training relevant to the team or service (e.g. CBT, AMHP, approved clinician)
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
Bands to compare
Current mental health pages include Band 7, Band 8, and Band 6. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.
Location demand
Active city hubs include London, Leeds, and Sheffield. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Priory Healthcare, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, East London NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
Browse Mental Health Jobs by Band
NHS mental health roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.
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Top NHS Employers
- Priory Healthcare24 jobs
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust14 jobs
- East London NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust9 jobs
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust8 jobs
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust8 jobs
- Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust7 jobs
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust7 jobs