Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse
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East London NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse)
Are you a dynamic,confident,and compassionate mental health professional looking for a role where you can make an immediate difference during some of the most challenging moments in a person's life?
We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join a front-door service, receiving referrals from GPs and acute services. You will play a pivotal role in helping people access timely support in the least restrictive environment possible.
This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy autonomous decision-makingand are passionate about finding creative, person-centred interventions You will work directly with service users,carers, families and partner agencies to assess risk, formulate care plansandmobilisecommunity resources that promote recovery,resilienceand independence.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking practitioners who can build strong therapeutic relationships quickly, remain calm in complex situations, think creatively underpressure,and confidently balance risk whilemaintaininga compassionate and recovery-focused approach. A strong knowledge of local services and community resources, alongside excellent partnership-working skills, will be essential.
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum Inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-NEW8383035
Job locations
East Ham Memorial Hospital
298 Shrewsbury Road
London
E7 9QR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 3 and 13 (NMC) / Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Evidence of continual professional development. ENB 998 or equivalent (Nurses) Evidence of portfolio.
- AMHP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of making full psycho-social assessment and writing reports. Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
- At least 18 months experience of working as a qualified RMN or Social Worker including relevant community experience.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Leadership skills
- Ability to manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach
- Understanding of the Care Act 2014
- Evidence Based De-escalation techniques / Harm minimization
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and current research.
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 3 and 13 (NMC) / Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Evidence of continual professional development. ENB 998 or equivalent (Nurses) Evidence of portfolio.
- AMHP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of making full psycho-social assessment and writing reports. Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
- At least 18 months experience of working as a qualified RMN or Social Worker including relevant community experience.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Leadership skills
- Ability to manage self and others.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Understanding of the Care Programme Approach
- Understanding of the Care Act 2014
- Evidence Based De-escalation techniques / Harm minimization
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and current research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Ham Memorial Hospital
298 Shrewsbury Road
London
E7 9QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Ham Memorial Hospital
298 Shrewsbury Road
London
E7 9QR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ops Lead
Paddy Hartigan
02032285100
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum Inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-NEW8383035
Job locations
East Ham Memorial Hospital
298 Shrewsbury Road
London
E7 9QR
United Kingdom
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