Band 6 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - West Birmingham Hub
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B19 1BPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
- Previous applicants need not apply* An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Neighbourhood Mental Healt...
You will be responsible for providing mental health triage, assessment and outcomes-based intervention to meet service user's needs within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
You will be responsible for identifying need and best course of advice, support or intervention, promoting psychosocial wellbeing by identifying and then supporting pathways for service users and carers.
Crucial to this role will be your ability toensure robust communication across mental health providers, VCSE organisations and primary care in accordance with each individual service users needs by provide support and advice to all colleagues with the PCN as required including participation within the local neighbourhood MDT's.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Qualifications
Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse/OT/social worker
Desirable: - Relevant post registration qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in mental health
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation & safeguarding.
- Experience of leading or participating in service improvement initiatives.
Desirable: - Experience of working in community mental health services
Skills
Essential: - Comprehensive assessment skills and risk management skills.
Desirable: - Leadership Skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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