NHS

First Contact Mental Health Practitioner

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust

Newby, ScarboroughView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

The role supports people with mental health needs as their first point of contact. You will listen, assess and guide them to the right services. It suits caring people with good communication skills.

What you'll need

A relevant health or social care qualification such as mental health nursing
Experience working with people who have mental health or learning disabilities
Good listening and clear communication skills
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Flexibility to work full‑time hours
Clear DBS check (background check)

How to boost your chances

Tailor your CV to highlight any mental health experience
List all relevant qualifications and training clearly
Prepare examples of how you helped someone in a crisis
Mention the Trust’s values in your cover letter
Ensure you have a recent DBS check or can obtain one
Follow the online application steps and submit before the deadline

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Job description

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are support…