Join our Primary Care Mental Health team, bringing practice based mental health services to the North Down and Ards GP Federations.
We are recruiting for Senior Mental Health Practitioners.
Location: North Down and Ards GP Federations
VACANCIES
- North Down Federation: Waiting List -Permanent Post Full Time/Part Time posts that may arise within the next 12 months
- Ards Federation:Waiting List – Permanent Post Full Time/Part Time posts that may arise within the next 12 months
Please complete the preference sheet along with your application.
Please note roles are based in Practices within the Federation areas and subject to change based on business need.
Salary: £47,810-£54,710 per annum (pro-rata for part time) plus a range of attractive terms and conditions – including membership of the HSC Pension Scheme.
Additional Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme and NHS Car Lease Scheme.
- Federations also recognise HSC reckonable service for increment points, annual leave and sick leave.
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care across the practice population. As a highly specialist clinical resource within General Practice, they will provide expert care, advice, and support while working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a coordinated approach across the patient pathway. The role focuses on the application of evidence-based practice, including initial assessments for patients of all ages presenting with undifferentiated or undiagnosed mental health concerns, with timely referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
For full details, including essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Applicant Information document.
To apply, submit your completed application to the recruitment email address provided in the application pack.
The closing date for submission of completed applications is 12 noon, Friday 31st July 2026.
Anticipated Interview date Thursday 10th September 2026
Please note application is via our application form only and not CV, once you click on Apply now, we will be notified, and you will receive an application form by email.
North Down and Ards GP Federations are equal opportunities employers
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Benefits:HSC pension Annual Leave Fleet Scheme Health Shield
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