Mental Health Practitioner - Coastal Primary Care Network
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Norfolk, PE30 5PD
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are recruiting a Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join our established Lead Mental Health Practitioner working across GP prac...
Expectations of the role
- Provide assessments, brief interventions and short-term support for people aged 16+
- Support individuals with presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma-related distress, bipolar disorder, psychosis and other mental health needs
- Deliver psychoeducation, problem-solving approaches, safety planning and self-management strategies
- Work collaboratively with GP practice staff and local services to ensure people are directed to the most appropriate support
- Promote recovery, wellbeing and prevention of deterioration within local communities
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We striveto ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.
Joining the Mental Health team at Norfolk andSuffolk Foundation Trust could be life-changing for you and the people you care for. Take the next step in your career, while supporting people to live their hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Why work for NSFT?
As an NHS employer, we have developed and put in place a range of policies to support our employees to enjoy a fair and healthy working environment.
We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and diverse workforce, and we have dedicated Employee Network Groups which champion staff mental health issues, BME, disability, spirituality and wellbeing,women's and neurodiversity,and LGBT issues.
Life changing for you
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About Coastal PCN
Coastal PCN is one of four Primary Care Networks across West Norfolk, working collaboratively to meet the needs of local populations.
Practices include
- The Burnham Surgery
- Great Massingham & Docking Surgeries
- Grimston Medical Centre
- Heacham Group Practice
- Wells Health Centre
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant professional registration.
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC Registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP Social Worker Registrants)
- Ongoing Professional Development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice
- Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs.
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions.
- Experience supervising others/students including preceptorship programme
Desirable
- Experience in delivering group-based interventions.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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