Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner – South NMHT
Band 6
Main area Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. Grade Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Part-time – 18.75 hours per week. Job ref 436-7974441
Site: South Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Town Birmingham. Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum, pro rata. Closing 25/06/2026 23:59. Interview date 02/07/2026.
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Team working within the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Quinton and Harborne in Birmingham.
Within BSMHFT our community mental health services are well-established and as part of the BSOL community transformation programme, we are looking to increase our Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams with mental health practitioner roles. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of national change and developments in the delivery of community mental health care. The development of our Neighbourhood mental health team is an essential service which we are in the process of evolving in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside GP’s and other primary care professionals who strive to achieve the best outcomes for individuals within the local community.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing mental health triage, assessment and outcomes-based intervention to meet service user’s needs within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.
You will be responsible for identifying need and best course of advice, support or intervention, promoting psychosocial wellbeing by identifying and then supporting pathways for service users and carers.
Crucial to this role will be your ability to ensure robust communication across mental health providers, VCSE organisations and primary care in accordance with each individual service user’s needs by providing support and advice to all colleagues with the PCN as required including participation within the local neighbourhood MDTs.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / OT / social worker
Knowledge and Experience
- Relevant post registration experience in mental health
- Experience of leading or participating in service improvement initiatives.
- Experience of working in community mental health services
Skills
- Comprehensive assessment skills and risk management skills.
- Leadership Skills
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Please note – if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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