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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

20d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong knowledge of Mental Health Law, including the Community Care Act (2015), and the ability to deliver low intensity CBT, Mindfulness, and psychoeducation under supervision.
  • You will manage referrals, assess patients, support care planning, collaborate with teams, provide low-intensity CBT, and ensure effective communication of risk and discharge planning.

Requirements

  • Significant knowledge, awareness and understanding of Mental Health Law, including legislation of relevance to the community sector including the Community Care Act (2015) treatment legislation
  • To provide low intensity CBT and Mindfulness interventions under supervision. To provide psychoeducation to services users.

Responsibilities

  • To support the team with overall management of referrals, providing screening, triage & trusted assessments for patients with range of mental disorders.
  • To work in collaboration with our partner agencies and the MDT to provide a range of interventions to support service users to stay well within their local communities. To work with SU, patients & carers using evidenced based tool to inform care planning to support engagement with treatment & appropriate services.
  • To support family & carers with the management of risk and escalate all risk concerns as required ensuring that there is clear communication of risk to all involved with care.
  • To work collaboratively with colleagues within community services using shared decision making to ensure safe & effective discharge planning or onward referral. This may include discharge to Primary Care, signposting to social prescribers, third sector partners, voluntary services or community based groups. To ensure that all planning is shared with those involved with the care in a timely manner.
  • To take part in range of MDT governance, development, & clinical meetings.
  • To provide low intensity CBT and Mindfulness interventions under supervision. To provide psychoeducation to services users.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Mental Health Practitioner role?

The primary focus is on reshaping mental health care through community involvement, collaboration with partners, and providing inclusive, peer-supported interventions.

What unique care model will the new community mental health centre implement?

The centre will implement a model inspired by world-class systems such as the Trieste Mental Health Community Network, Navigo in Grimsby, and the Clubhouse models in New York and Brixton, emphasizing community, social inclusion, and holistic recovery.

What are the main responsibilities of the Mental Health Practitioner?

Responsibilities include managing referrals, conducting assessments, providing interventions, supporting service users and their families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.

What qualifications or knowledge is essential for this position?

Significant knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Law, including the Community Care Act (2015) and relevant treatment legislation, are essential.

What kind of interventions will the Mental Health Practitioner provide?

The role involves providing low-intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness interventions under supervision, and psychoeducation to service users.

Can you tell me more about the organization behind this role?

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) offers a wide range of NHS mental health and substance misuse services and has strong affiliations with King's College London.

Where is the role based currently, and will it change?

The role is currently based at 62 Speedwell Street, London, SE8 4AT, but it will relocate to 1 Heather Close, Hither Green, SE13 6UG in November 2025.

What development opportunities will be available to Mental Health Practitioners?

Practitioners will have opportunities for training and career growth as part of a pioneering team shaping the future of mental health care.

How does the team approach discharge planning?

The team collaborates using shared decision-making to ensure safe and effective discharge planning, including referrals to Primary Care, social prescribers, and community-based groups.

Whom can I contact for further information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kim Davies, Community Matron, via email at kim.davies@slam.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07730285289. Please leave a message if she is unavailable.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.