At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct clinical support and interventions for mental health clients in GP practices.
- Company: Join South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, a leader in mental health care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, career development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Degree in psychology and relevant clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38488 - 46852 £ per year.
Site: Springfield University Hospital
Town: Tooting
Salary: £38,488 - £46,852 per annum (Inclusive of inner London HCAS)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/11/ :59
Interview date: 25/11/2026
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services. We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK.
Our Values: We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK. As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.
Job overview: We have an exciting opportunity for one experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Wandsworth Primary Care Network (PCN) Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) Team. The successful candidates will provide supervised, direct clinical work to clients in GP practices by offering brief psychologically informed interventions to support motivation and improve functioning.
Main duties of the job:
- The role requires a range of clinical, liaison and administrative skills.
- The post holder will provide supervised, direct clinical contact, attend weekly meetings and frequently liaise with professionals and/or services integrated within the mental health pathway.
- The day-to-day responsibilities include completing assessments and collaboratively developing person-centred plans.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with both clients and/or other professionals to problem-solve and facilitate the referral process.
- The postholder will deliver direct clinical work in person from GP surgeries within surgery open hours, usually Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, with Thursdays kept for supervision, team meetings and CPD.
Working for our organisation: We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
- To complete assessments and where appropriate, provide brief, psychologically informed interventions.
- To support clients whilst waiting for escalation of treatment into mental health services.
- To monitor and support clients in between their GP appointments.
- To provide medicine education and adherence advice and lifestyle advice for clients and their carers.
- To support clients to transition from primary care to secondary care when more specialist or intensive support is required.
- To develop a close relationship with Primary Care practices, attending practice meetings and having regular informal contact.
Person specification:
Experience:
- Relevant clinical experience.
- At least twelve months experience of working with people who have experienced serious ongoing mental health problems.
- Experience of research based/reflective practice.
- Experience of supervision and/or mentoring of junior staff and students.
Training & Qualifications:
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology and mental health practice.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Able to proactively and independently manage workload.
- Ability to provide quality care that is responsive to service user needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics.
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner in London employer: SWLStG
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at the state-of-the-art Springfield University Hospital in London. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working options, and a strong focus on community involvement, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on mental health services. Join us in our mission of 'Making Life Better Together' and be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and respect.
