Band 6 MINT Mental Health Practitioner

Job summaryAs one of the 12 'early implementer' sites for integrated community mental health services, we are expanding our community mental health offer. Our new services are centred around the Primary Care Networks and aspiring to comprehensive engagement with Integrated Care Systems using a whole person, whole population health approach.The model utilizes all the community resources available including health, social care, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations and local communities and consider resources to support wellbeing outside of mental health services alone.These new teams enable and support people to access mental health services wherever and whenever they need it and support individuals to manage their mental health supported in their local community. We are therefore looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals.Main duties of the jobThrough this work, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative role ofMental Health Practitionerwithin each borough. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be employed by West London NHS Trust, and will be key in the development of pathways of care in the local community mental health team (MINT). This role would also provide an opportunity to be mentored or to mentor, career progression and continued education.We are seeking applications fromRegistered Mental Health Nurses who have experience of working in community services.The ideal candidate will have:Prior experience of working across a range of community mental health settings and with a range of mental health diagnoses/need;Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of brief interventions to patients with mental health needs;Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use these to strengthen local relationships with the local MINT Teams.Introduce the team, the atmosphere, the work ethic and the benefits. In addition to this you can add a supporting word document about the benefit entitlement, annual leave, cycle to work, etc.This field could be the same for all adverts, so you could create a templated answer to distribute to your recruitment teams.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over 500m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.DetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number222-H&F-039-DJob locationsH and F Claybrook Road37 Claybrook RoadLondonW6 8NFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialRegistration with relevant regulatory body. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Mentor (998 course or equivalent) / Practice Educator.DesirableEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.Physical health qualificationEvidence of recent and on-going relevantfurther professional development Knowledge EssentialKnowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventionsKnowledge of recovery approaches as used with those with mental health conditionso Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical disordersSufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options, with senior clinicalAbility to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectivelyDesirableAbility to interpret research and apply to practice Personal Qualities EssentialAbility to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violenceExercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self awarenessBe aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership.Ability to meet deadlinesHigher level communication skills, both written and oral Experience EssentialMinimum of 2 years post registrationExperience in a community mental health settingExperience in a comDemonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatryExperience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplinesDesirableEvidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalentOther relevant post registration experienceAudit and research experienceExperience of teaching/training in a formal or informalsettingExperience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector Person Specification Qualifications and Training EssentialRegistration with relevant regulatory body. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Mentor (998 course or equivalent) / Practice Educator.DesirableEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.Physical health qualificationEvidence of recent and on-going relevantfurther professional development Knowledge EssentialKnowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventionsKnowledge of recovery approaches as used with those with mental health conditionso Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical disordersSufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options, with senior clinicalAbility to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectivelyDesirableAbility to interpret research and apply to practice Personal Qualities EssentialAbility to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violenceExercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self awarenessBe aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership.Ability to meet deadlinesHigher level communication skills, both written and oral Experience EssentialMinimum of 2 years post registrationExperience in a community mental health settingExperience in a comDemonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatryExperience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplinesDesirableEvidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalentOther relevant post registration experienceAudit and research experienceExperience of teaching/training in a formal or informalsettingExperience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sectorDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressH and F Claybrook Road37 Claybrook RoadLondonW6 8NFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressH and F Claybrook Road37 Claybrook RoadLondonW6 8NFUnited KingdomEmployer's website