Mental Health Practitioner | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sutton, SM2 5PD |
| Company: | CNWL NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7466157/333-D-HJ-1855 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within the Mental Health In Reach Team at HMP Downview, (a female closed prison). This role involves acting as a Care Co-ordinator, undertaking mental health assessments and associates risk assessments. We have an excellent working relationship with the prison and candidates will enjoy working within a supportive team, with regular supervision.
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner & works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.
By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.
We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.
Care Co-ordination
Risk assessments
Mental Health Assessments
Attending various CNWL and HMPPS meetings and Forums
Developing service provision in line with the role
MDT working
Working within the MHIR team at HMP Downview, you will be working within a supportive team within our mental health hub. You will benefit from having peer support as you go through your induction phase to aid familiarity with how the prison functions. You will have opportunities to be part of local service developments and we promote all team members to become a specialist lead in relevant areas. You will also benefit from our inclusive approach. In addition to mandatory training opportunities, we also consider external training development, there is Mental Health Practitioner peer supervision and monthly Reflective Practice which is in addition to 1:1 supervision.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
See Job Description and the person specification for a detailed account of the main responsibilities.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
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