Locum Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 5) – Adult Services

Flexible Part-Time Contract | Competitive Pay | South West London Area

Key Details

• Job Title: Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 5)

• Location: South West London area

• Contract Type: Locum

• Hours: 26 hours per week (0.7 WTE)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Rate of Pay: £23.87 per hour

• Recruiter: Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

A Day in the Life

As a Band 5 Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner, you will support adults with common and complex mental health difficulties within a multidisciplinary setting. Working in line with the national MWP curriculum, you will contribute to high-quality, recovery-focused care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering evidence-based interventions in line with the national MWP curriculum (Adult Specialist Mental Health)

• Supporting service users with assessment, formulation, and care planning

• Managing a defined caseload under appropriate clinical supervision

• Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues and wider services

• Contributing to risk assessment, monitoring, and review processes

• Maintaining accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust policy

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Graduate Certificate (Level 6) or Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) in Mental Health and Wellbeing Practice

• Qualification must align with the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)

• Experience working with adults with mental health difficulties

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in emotionally sensitive environments

• Ability to work autonomously while using supervision effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working within NHS or community mental health services

• Experience delivering brief or structured psychological interventions

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Working Hours & Contract

• 26 hours per week (0.7 WTE)

• Part-time locum contract

• Flexible working pattern subject to service need

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Excellent locum pay rates

• Access to exclusive NHS and private mental health roles

• Dedicated specialist mental health recruitment consultant

• Fast, efficient compliance and onboarding

• Flexible contracts to suit your lifestyle and career goals

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