Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Brief Interventions Waverley in Surrey

Job summaryWaverley Neighbourhood mental health team is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our in the Brief Interventions pathway will work closely with GP Practices. This role is 37.5hrs over 5 days a week Monday to Friday.This rewarding role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults with established mental health needs, helping them achieve recovery goals and maintain independence within their local community. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver psychosocial interventions, and work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to ensure effective and coordinated care.Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.Main duties of the jobYou will take a key role in developing and shaping a major new and transformative approach to providing mental health care within the community.Will be responsible for working closely with General Practitioners and the primary care team to provide assessments, brief interventions, and care navigation for people with significant mental health issues living in the locality.You will need to work closely with local mental health services to support an easy in and out approach between secondary and primary care.Please check the job description for more information on the requirements for this job.About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.We look forward to receiving your application!DetailsDate posted29 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 41,957 to 50,387 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, per annum, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number325-8355038-COMMJob locationsBerkeley House11-13 Ockford RoadGodalmingGU7 1QUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social WorkProfessional registration such as NMC/HCPC/SWE Experience EssentialFurther professional training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience of looking after people in the CommunityProven post qualification experienceClinical supervision training Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy or Social WorkProfessional registration such as NMC/HCPC/SWE Experience EssentialFurther professional training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience of looking after people in the CommunityProven post qualification experienceClinical supervision trainingDisclosure 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.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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBerkeley House11-13 Ockford RoadGodalmingGU7 1QUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressBerkeley House11-13 Ockford RoadGodalmingGU7 1QUUnited KingdomEmployer's website