Community Practitioner (RL) | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in City of London

Make a Real Difference in Lambeth\’s Mental Health: Community Practitioner at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

Are you passionate about mental health and driven to empower others on their recovery journey? The Lambeth Focused Support Service is searching for a dedicated Community Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovative mental health care, making a tangible impact on the lives of people in Lambeth.

Focused Support service offer medium to longer term mental health care to residents in the Borough of Lambeth aged 18 and over regardless of diagnosis using the Care Programme Approach. We are a part of the Lambeth Alliance, and we have a close interface with a variety of SLaM services, other statutory organisations (inc. social care) and the voluntary sector.

We are proud to be part of the Lambeth Alliance. The Lambeth Living Well Network (LWN) Alliance brings together Certitude, Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Thames Reach organisations to deliver an innovative way of providing mental health support for those who need it in the Lambeth Borough; a fully integrated and coordinated mental health system which focuses on people’s strengths and supports their whole health and wellbeing.

This is a rolling advert: applications will be considered and progressed accordingly on an ongoing basis and not necessarily until after the advert closes.

What you\’ll bring

• A relevant professional qualification (Nurse, OT or Social Worker) and experience in mental health care.
• A passion for supporting people with mental health challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• A strong work ethic and a dedication to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

The post holder will deliver high quality safe care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence. The role includes leading the delivery of comprehensive service user assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of person‑centred care in a collaborative way. The post holder will co‑ordinate a first class service that includes:

• Assessment and monitoring of physical health.
• Maintaining service users’ rights.
• Supervising junior staff and students.
• Working collaboratively with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team.
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment.
• Keeping accurate records.

Benefits

• Generous pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Flexible working and support for part‑time working, job sharing and other flexible options.
• Career development opportunities such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Car lease options with competitive deals.
• Key‑worker housing available on selected sites.
• Health Service Discounts with up to 10% off from a variety of retail brands.
• Additional benefits: counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers, staff restaurants.

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist or Social Worker and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of research‑based/reflective practice, e.g., understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills.
• Significant relevant clinical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service users’ needs, without close supervision.
• Skills in clinical assessment / baseline mental health assessment.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
• Understanding of Care Coordination under the Care Programme Approach.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025.