NHS

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Semilong, NorthamptonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will join a community mental health team that supports adults in West Northamptonshire to recover and stay well. It suits caring, enthusiastic people who enjoy helping patients in their own homes.

What you'll need

  • Relevant qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurse or Social Worker
  • Registration with the appropriate professional regulator (HCPC, NMC or Social Work England)
  • Good communication skills for working with patients and families
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to work full‑time and undergo a DBS check

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight any experience of patient‑focused or recovery‑oriented work in your CV
  • Make sure your professional registration is current before you apply
  • Prepare examples of teamwork and problem‑solving for the interview
  • Research the Trust’s values and mention them in your cover letter
  • Arrange a recent DBS check or be ready to provide one quickly

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Job description

Job overview Are you motivated, enthusiastic and committed to working in a recovery and patient focused approach? If so, then NHFT Adult Community Mental Health Services is the place for you to work. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Northampton Central Community Mental Health Team that takes pride in the support it offers to West Northamptonshire, based in Northampton. We have vacancies for committed enthusiastic Occupational Therapists, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Social Worker…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

24 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

NHN
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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