Adult Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Bottesford NG13
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week (flexible or compressed hours available)
Consultations: 20-minute appointments
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Working Pattern: Hybrid or home working considered
About the Role
We are looking for a confident and experienced Adult Mental Health Practitioner to join our dedicated mental health team. This role is ideal for a practitioner who is confident in prescribing, with strong clinical assessment and triage skills.
You will work autonomously, providing high-quality mental health consultations remotely via our HUB in Bottesford. You will support adults presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis presentations, ADHD, and Autism-related needs. You will also contribute to onward referrals, shared care, and ongoing management planning.
This role also includes supporting our Mental Health Support Worker to ensure continuity and high standards of care for our practice population.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and support adults presenting with varied mental health needs.
- Provide safe, effective remote consultations, each 20 minutes in duration.
- Prescribe within your scope of practice (prescribing qualification desirable).
- Triage and prioritise patient needs, offering timely interventions and onward referrals.
- Support patients requiring ADHD and Autism referrals as part of a wider mental health caseload.
- Develop personalised mental health care plans and offer ongoing follow-up support.
- Work collaboratively with the mental health team, GPs, and external agencies.
- Promote prevention, early intervention, and holistic mental health support.
Service & Professional Responsibilities
- Support and guide the Mental Health Support Worker as required.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records and clinical coding.
- Participate in audits, governance, and quality improvement work.
- Contribute to service development and mental health pathway improvements.
- Attend and participate in team meetings and training sessions.
- Uphold a professional and supportive working environment.
About You
Were looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with adults in mental health settings.
- Is confident working autonomously and handling undifferentiated mental health presentations.
- Ideally, is a prescriber or working towards it.
- Understands ADHD and Autism presentations and referral pathways.
- Communicates clearly and compassionately.
- Works well within a team and supports colleagues.
- Is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Level 3 research training and development opportunities
- Generous leave: 36 days inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Medical indemnity group cover
- Flexible working arrangements
- NHS pension with 23.7% employer contributions
- Sick pay scheme and employee assistance programme
- Bereavement pay up to 3 days
- Beautiful open-plan offices with free parking
- Employee awards and company-sponsored events
- A strong focus on work-life balance with flexible or compressed hours
ABOUT THE WELBY GROUP
The Welby Group runs five GP practices across Lincolnshire, serving over 43,500 patients. Were known for being forward-thinking and committed to doing things differently to improve care. We value people who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a can-do attitude.
We live by our values: Opportunity, Enthusiasm, Supportive, Innovative, Family, and Balance. If youre looking for a place where youll be supported to grow and encouraged to try new things, wed love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, please send us your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why youd be a great fit. You can apply via the button or email Cheila at [email protected] if you have any questions.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for all.
