Senior Mental Health Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 to £50,387 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Slough, SL2 5BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

The must have's for this role: 1. A diploma or degree-level professional qualification and current registration to practise with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). 2. At least two years post-qualification experience of working with adults with mental health problems, including experience in community mental health services. 3. Strong skills in specialist mental health assessment, formulation, treatment planning, risk management, report writing and recovery-focused interventions. 4. The ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise a complex caseload, contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintain high-quality electronic records and travel between sites. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Eunice Malahleka on 01753690950 or email: Eunice.Malahleka@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

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