Band 6 MINT Mental Health Practitioner | West NHS Trust

Position Overview

Our new neighbourhood based services are centred around GP Primary Care Networks and arranged to increase engagement with 'Integrated Care Systems' in the Hammersmith and Fulham Area. Utilising a 'whole population health' approach, the model utilises all community resources available including health, social care, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations and local communities; considering resources to support wellbeing outside of mental health services alone.

These new teams enable and support people to access mental health services wherever and whenever they need it and support individuals to manage their mental health supported in their local community. We are therefore looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Mental Health Practitioner within the H&F Central MINT (Mental Health Integrated Network Team).

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be employed by West London NHS Trust, and will be key in the development of pathways of care in the local community mental health team (MINT). This role would also provide opportunity for career progression and continued education. We are seeking applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or OTswho have experience of working in community services.

• Prior experience of working across a range of community mental health settings and with a range of mental health diagnoses/need;
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of brief interventions to patients with mental health needs;
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use these to strengthen local relationships with the local MINT Teams

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission.

Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.