Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner – GP Surgeries – Caterham, Surrey – £30–£32 per Hour

Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner – Tandridge GP Surgeries – Non Caseload

Location: Caterham, Surrey
Pay Rate: £30–£32 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Contract: Full-time locum position

Hunter Mental Health is currently recruiting a Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner to support Tandridge GP surgeries in Caterham, Surrey.

The successful practitioner will play a key role in the development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services across local GP networks. The role will focus on providing timely mental health assessments, evidence-based interventions and coordinated support for adults with serious mental illness.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive mental health, risk and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide early intervention and evidence-based mental health support within primary care.
• Manage a defined caseload of patients with complex or serious mental health needs.
• Develop collaborative, person-centred care and risk-management plans.
• Work closely with GPs, primary care teams and community mental health services.
• Support effective referrals and transitions between primary care, secondary care and voluntary-sector services.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion and access to appropriate community support.
• Provide clinical advice and guidance to GP practice staff.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and risk concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to the development and mobilisation of the integrated primary care mental health pathway.

Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current professional registration.
• Previous experience working at Band 7 level or in a senior mental health practitioner position.
• Strong experience completing mental health and risk assessments.
• Community mental health or primary care mental health experience.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, care coordination and clinical decision-making skills.

Why work with Hunter Mental Health?

• Competitive pay rate of £30–£32 per hour.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Regular payroll and reliable compliance support.
• Access to a broad range of NHS and private mental health opportunities.
• Support throughout the placement.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant community or primary care mental health experience.