Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care Team, West Staffordshire in Cannock WS12 3TG inCannock WS12 3TG PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£38,682 to £46,580 a year
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Job description

Permanent Band 6 role with a competitive salary of £38,682–£46,580 pa pro rata.

Pivotal post in a developing primary care mental health service — real scope to shape local care.

Strong links with voluntary services mean better, quicker support for patients.

Ongoing training, career development and progression across an award‑winning NHS Trust.

Community‑based role ideal if you drive; travel across South West Staffordshire is required.

Inclusive workplace, DBS support and skilled worker sponsorship considered where needed.

Support adults with common mental health difficulties as a Mental Health Practitioner within the Primary Care Team for West Staffordshire, based in Cannock (WS12 3TG) for Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This permanent Band 6 role (£38,682–£46,580 pa pro rata) is for professionally registered clinicians — RMN, occupational therapist, social worker or equivalent — who can travel independently across a broad local area. You will carry out mental health assessments in Primary Care Network settings, deliver brief, low‑intensity psychological interventions, develop and review care and risk plans, and provide advice to GPs and primary care colleagues to ensure rapid, joined‑up responses for people in the community.

This post offers a chance to shape a developing service: significant investment is being made in voluntary and non‑statutory partners to strengthen local support, and the role is ideal for clinicians who want hands‑on clinical work plus service development. The Trust promotes career development and ongoing training, values inclusivity and recovery‑focused practice, and will consider skilled worker sponsorship where needed; a DBS check and current UK professional registration are required. To apply, please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert — you can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com. Closing date: 20 October 2025.

Permanent Band 6 role with a competitive salary of £38,682–£46,580 pa pro rata.

Pivotal post in a developing primary care mental health service — real scope to shape local care.

Strong links with voluntary services mean better, quicker support for patients.

Ongoing training, career development and progression across an award‑winning NHS Trust.

Community‑based role ideal if you drive; travel across South West Staffordshire is required.

Inclusive workplace, DBS support and skilled worker sponsorship considered where needed.

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Permanent Band 6 role with a competitive salary of £38,682–£46,580 pa pro rata.; Pivotal post in a developing primary care mental health service — real scope to shape local care.; Strong links with voluntary services mean better, quicker support for patients.; Ongoing training, career development and progression across an award‑winning NHS Trust.; Community‑based role ideal if you drive; travel across South West Staffordshire is required.; Inclusive workplace, DBS support and skilled worker sponsorship considered where needed.

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To work as a Mental Health Practitioner in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key areas to focus on:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field is usually required.

2. Postgraduate Training: For some roles, a postgraduate qualification in mental health or a specific area (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy) may be necessary.

3. Registration: Depending on your profession (e.g., nurse, social worker), you may need to be registered with appropriate regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England.

Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others helps build trust and rapport with clients.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and without judgment is crucial for effective assessment and support.

4. Assessment Skills: Skills in conducting mental health assessments to determine the needs and risks of clients.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of clients.

6. Crisis Management: Skills to assess situations effectively and respond appropriately to crises.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on mental health.

8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

9. Clinical Skills: For certain roles, knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions (CBT, DBT, etc.) may be required.

10. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage case loads and documentation efficiently.

11. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage your own mental health and well-being while working in a demanding environment.

Additional Considerations:

- Personal Experience: Some practitioners benefit from personal experience with mental health, either through their own challenges or through connections with family and friends.

- Continued Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in regular training and professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in mental health.

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