Mental Health Practitioner - Coastal Primary Care Network

Job summary Main area Mental Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 246-WSN7995294 Employer Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Coastal PCN Town Norfolk Salary £39,959 - £48,117 gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading Mental Health Practitioner - Coastal Primary Care Network Band 6 Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience Job overview We are recruiting a Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join our established Lead Mental Health Practitioner working across GP practices within Coastal PCN in West Norfolk. This is a jointly funded role through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), supporting NSFT and Primary Care to deliver Place‑Based Care. The post enables people to access timely mental health support in the familiar surroundings of their GP practice, helping ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will be embedded within GP practices and work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, delivering non‑urgent mental health assessment and brief interventions for patients 16+ experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Main duties of the job 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 Working for our organisation Every day is different and not without its challenges. We strive to 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 and Suffolk 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. Flexible working options allow staff to request, review and agree changes in their working patterns at different stages of their careers, and as their personal circumstances change. 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:

https://youtu.be/ygNy6BCpEvk?si=g9YFJZkEzLbEN6pc 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 Detailed job description and main responsibilities Ready to make a difference? Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and key accountabilities. If you're passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality care, working with kindness and compassion, and helping to create better outcomes for patients and communities, we would love to hear from you. Click APPLY and take the next step in your career with NSFT. Find Out More Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference every day supporting patients at the right time, in the right place.

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https://youtu.be/9GvYKCJ3WGQ?si=6i5--3uaI21_GYmn Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria 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 criteria 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 criteria Experience in delivering group-based interventions. Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post may be 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. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description ( PDF , 400.4 KB ) Values Based Recruitment - Candidates Guide ( PDF , 360.6 KB ) Reasonable Adjustments - NSFT ( PDF , 197.5 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Adam Smith Job title Primary Care Clinical & Operational Lead Email address PCNsupport@nsft.nhs.uk List jobs with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Allied Health Professions or all sectors