Band 6 MINT Mental Health Practitioner

Overview

As one of the 12 'early implementer' sites for integrated community mental health services, we are expanding our community mental health offer. Our new services are centred around the Primary Care Networks and aim to engage comprehensively with Integrated Care Systems using a whole person, whole population health approach. The model utilises community resources including health, social care, VCSE organisations and local communities to support wellbeing beyond traditional mental health services. These new teams enable access to mental health services wherever and whenever needed, helping individuals manage their mental health in their local community. We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals.

There is an exciting opportunity for an innovative role of Mental Health Practitioner within each borough. You will be employed by West London NHS Trust, and will help develop pathways of care in the local community mental health team (MINT). The role offers mentoring opportunities, career progression and ongoing education.

Main duties

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will contribute to the development of local pathways of care in the community mental health team (MINT) and support access to services in the community. This role may include mentoring responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses who have experience of working in community services. The ideal candidate will have :

• Prior experience of working across a range of community mental health settings and with a range of mental health diagnoses / needs
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of brief interventions to patients with mental health needs
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to strengthen local relationships with the local MINT Teams
• Ability to introduce the team, the atmosphere, the work ethic and the benefits

Additional information : you may provide a supporting word document about entitlement to benefits, annual leave, cycle to work, etc. Templates may be used for recruitment communications.

About Us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical health and community services. The Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and provides services across eight London boroughs, plus mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, with 59% from BME backgrounds, and 2024-25 turnover over £500m. The Trust is rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated 'Outstanding'.

Details

Date posted : 17 September 2025

Pay scheme : Agenda for change

Band : 6

Salary : £46,419 to £55,046 per year (pro rata, inclusive of 20% HCAS)

Contract : Permanent

Working pattern : Part-time

Reference : 222-H&F-039

Job locations : H and F Claybrook Road, 37 Claybrook Road, London, W6 8NF

Job Description and Person Specification

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The following sections summarize the essential and desirable criteria used to assess applications.

Essential – Qualifications and Training

Desirable – Qualifications

Essential – Experience

Desirable – Experience

Knowledge

Personal Qualities

Disclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to the DBS. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered, with guidance available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK registration with the relevant professional body is required.

Employer

West London NHS Trust, H and F Claybrook Road, 37 Claybrook Road, London, W6 8NF. Website : https : / / www.westlondon.nhs.uk

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