# Band 6 Mental Health Jobs in the NHS

> Band 6 mental health job landing page from Job Clerk.

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 14
- **NHS employers:** 14
- **New vacancies this week:** 9
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 6 and Mental Health.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 39,959 to GBP 56,863

## Role Summary

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.

## Typical Responsibilities

- 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)
- De-escalation, restraint reduction, and trauma-informed practice
- Caseload management and triage in community or crisis settings
- Supervision, reflective practice, and supporting team wellbeing

## Typical 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

## Employers Hiring

- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT (1 jobs)
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (2 jobs)
- Eastleigh, South East (1 jobs)
- Salisbury, South West (1 jobs)
- GATESHEAD, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- 46 Winfield Way, North of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Leicester, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Derby, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Norwich, East of England (1 jobs)
- Oxford, South East (1 jobs)
- Worthing, South East (1 jobs)
- Maidenhead, South East (1 jobs)
- Hemel Hempstead, East of England (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 6 posts are for experienced practitioners who have built specialist skills or taken on supervisory responsibilities. Typical roles include senior staff nurses, specialist therapists, team deputies, and clinical pharmacists. Expect to show evidence of autonomous judgement and leadership in your application. Salary guidance: £39,959 - £48,117.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post

Evidence of supervising junior staff or students

Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work

Postgraduate training or qualifications (for some specialist posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 6 roles?

NHS Band 6 roles pay between £39,959 and £48,117 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours and high-cost area supplements.

### What is the difference between Band 5 and Band 6?

Band 6 practitioners have more experience, specialist skills, and often supervisory responsibilities. They manage more complex caseloads, may lead small teams, and contribute to service development.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 6?

Band 6 roles include senior staff nurses, specialist practitioners, senior therapists, clinical pharmacists, team deputies, and specialists in various clinical areas.

### What jobs are available in NHS mental health services?

NHS mental health services employ mental health nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers, support workers, and many other professionals. Roles span community teams, inpatient wards, and specialist services.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS mental health roles?

Requirements vary by role. Mental health nurses need a nursing degree and NMC registration. Psychologists need a doctorate and HCPC registration. Support workers may enter with relevant experience and complete training on the job.

### How much do NHS mental health professionals earn?

Salaries vary by profession and band under the 2026/27 pay scale. Mental health nurses typically work at Band 5-7 (£32,000-£57,000). Psychologists work at Band 7-8 (£49,000-£109,000). Support workers work at Band 2-4 (£25,000-£31,000).

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