Associate Mental Health Practitioner
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Mile End, E1 4DGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
5 days leftJob description
The Associate Mental Health Practitioner will work across the Service as directed to provide and support smooth transitions between teams and a high l...
Taking calls and text messages from patients and carers with all levels and complexities of Mental Health needs
Triaging calls and text messages ensuring they are dealt with by the most appropriate professional
Provision of a high quality Mental Health crisis support line
Meeting the key performance indicators set for answering calls and responding to text messages
Liaise with other professionals and agencies as appropriate to support the person in crisis
Please see details attached in the uploaded Associate Mental Health Practitioner Job Description and Person Specification
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Education & Qualification
Essential: - Evidence of basic skills at level 2 numeracy and literacy; - NVQ level 3 or equivalent mental health experience
Desirable
- Brief intervention and motivational interviewing training or willingness to undertake
- Suicide prevention training or willing to undertake
- Degree in psychology/psychology graduates
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working with and supporting people with mental health needs
- Is able to demonstrate good organisational skills
- Build relationships and maintain working practices with other team members and relate to other teams and organisations as required in order to maintain the level of service.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Is able to produce written documentation as required by the service area.
- Has an ability to communicate clearly, concisely and confidently, using language and manner appropriate to the audience, avoiding the use of jargon.
Desirable: - Able to measure and monitor physical health signs and symptoms
Other
Essential
- Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy.
- Familiarise yourself with matters relating to health and safety management as they affect you personally and/or the Trust.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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