Locum Band 6 Adult S CMHT – South London

Are you a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner looking for a rewarding locum opportunity within a Community Mental Health Team? We have an excellent role available within Southwark CMHT, offering stable hours, strong MDT support, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on service users’ recovery and independence.

Job Title: Band 6 Care Coordinator – Community Mental Health Team
Location: Southwark
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (37.5hrs)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £27ph
Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join a neighbourhood?based CMHT providing recovery?focused, person?centred support. In this role, you will:

• Manage a defined caseload as a registered Mental Health Practitioner
• Complete holistic mental health assessments and develop recovery?focused care plans
• Coordinate care across MDTs, inpatient teams, interface services and external agencies
• Lead regular reviews, ensuring care plans remain responsive and goal?driven
• Support service users to build independence, self?care and social inclusion
• Recognise and escalate physical health concerns for service users with long?term conditions
• Carry out risk assessments, crisis planning and risk management interventions
• Respond appropriately to urgent situations and follow lone?working protocols
• Implement safeguarding procedures and Duty of Candour requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records, reports and documentation
• Administer and monitor medication (RMNs only) in line with NMC standards
• Provide leadership within the team and support junior colleagues
• Contribute to service improvement, audits and performance standards

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Current registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
• Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, OT, Psychology or allied profession
• Relevant post?registration mental health experience
• Experience working within MDTs and supporting complex service users
• Strong skills in assessment, care planning, risk management and crisis response
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, CPA processes and clinical governance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload effectively
• Experience in community mental health (desirable)
• Immediate availability preferred

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is an ongoing locum opportunity offering stable Monday–Friday hours within a supportive CMHT environment.
This opportunity won’t be available for long. Contact Eric Lopes today on 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com to apply.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in mental health roles across the NHS and private sector.

• Fast & simple locum registration
• Competitive rates with reliable weekly payroll
• Specialist consultants who understand your field
• Exclusive NHS & private sector opportunities

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