Locum Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Mid Devon!

Job information

  • Job reference: REF6463
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Salary: 26.00
  • Published: October 10, 2025
Job reference: REF6463

Are you a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner looking for a rewarding locum role in Mid Devon? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

  • Job Title: Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6)

  • Location: Mid Devon CMHT

  • Duration: 3 months (with review and possible extension)

  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: 3 months from start (subject to review)

  • Rate of Pay: £26.00 per hour

  • Contact: Tayo Oduboretodubore@hg-mh.com


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and play a key role in improving the lives of adults with complex mental health needs. In this role, you will:

  • perform comprehensive patient assessments

  • create and implement personalised care plans

  • deliver evidence-based treatments to optimise patient outcomes

  • collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care

  • maintain accurate patient records


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • a current and valid NMC registration and PIN

  • experience working with adults in community mental health settings

  • strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

  • a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requiring availability Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
The contract is for 3 months with review, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Tayo Odubore today at todubore@hg-mh.com or click below to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:
✔ Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
✔ A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals
✔ Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
✔ Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
✔ CV marketing & business development support
✔ Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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