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.
771 live vacancies across 169 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Open Positions
£23k - £97k
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Latest live Mental Health jobs
Recent mental health vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Wellbeing Personal TrainerNuffield Health - MilngavieCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Community Mental Health Practitioner (AA&HTT)Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - The Crystal centreCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Graduate Mental Health WorkerCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust - Springwell CentreCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Senior Clinical PsychologistNorth Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust - Dragon SquareCloses 02 Sep 2026
- CYP CBT TherapistCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Central CYPMHS Crewe and WinsfordCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Liaison Psychiatry PractitionerCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Leighton HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Remote Sessional Counsellor/PsychotherapistBupa - Remote – home-based (UK Only)
- 8b Principal Clinical PsychologistNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - County HallCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Central Norwich Primary Care Network - Lead Mental Health PractitionerNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - Central Norwich PCNCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Band 6 Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner - Solihull Perinatal TeamBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Maple Leaf CentreCloses 06 Sep 2026
- Counsellor / PsychotherapistBupa - Dartford Mindplace
- Clinical or Counselling Psychologist preceptorship Band 7/8aSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - 18 Mole Business ParkCloses 18 Sep 2026
- Assistant Psychologist - CAMHSBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Wrexham Child Health Centre/Catherine Gladstone HouseCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Principle Therapist - Community (home based)Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - Fleet Community HospitalCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerSouth West London and St George's Mental Health Trust NHS Trust - Jubilee Health CentreCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health PractitionerPennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - Heathfield HouseCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Mental Health Social Worker - City and North EastOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Warneford HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- CAMHS Single Point of Access PractitionerBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Penrallt OfficeCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Clinical ,Counselling or Forensic PsychologistHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - Haltemprice CMHTCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Community Mental Health Practitioner (band 5 or 6)Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust - Leckhampton LodgeCloses 27 Aug 2026
- CAMHS Nurse/ CAMHS PractitionerBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Wrexham Child Health Centre/ Catherine Gladstone HouseCloses 02 Sep 2026
- B4 Assistant Psychologist-part time 18.75hrsSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Mole Valley CMHRSCloses 21 Aug 2026
- Children's Wellbeing PractitionerChanging Futures North East - 3 Abbey Street, Hartlepool, TS24 0JR, United KingdomCloses 15 Sep 2026
- Specialist CAMHS Social Inclusion Practitioner (Annex 21)Powys Teaching Health Board - Park Street Clinic NewtownCloses 02 Sep 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 771 live mental health roles across 169 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 £23,484 to £97,338 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, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Bupa, and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation 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 Healthcare35 jobs
- East London NHS Foundation Trust33 jobs
- Bupa25 jobs
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust23 jobs
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust19 jobs
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust17 jobs
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust16 jobs
- Nuffield Health16 jobs