Band 5 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner
Company: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Job ID: C9444-26-0637

Job summary
Help shape the future of neighbourhood mental health care.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners to join our evolving neighbourhood health model. Embedded within Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), you will work alongside colleagues from primary care, GP practices, UHCW, Adult Social Care and VCSE partners to deliver joined-up, person-centred support within local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformational approach to care, helping people access the right support at the right time, closer to home. As a key member of the INT, you will act as a bridge between mental health services and neighbourhood partners, ensuring mental health is embedded within multidisciplinary care and decision-making.

This is not a traditional community mental health role. You will work across organisational boundaries to improve integration, reduce fragmentation and support the development of innovative neighbourhood-based services. The role offers the opportunity to influence system-wide working, build strong partnerships and make a real difference to the lives of local people.

If you are passionate about partnership working, enjoy building relationships and are committed to improving outcomes for communities, we would love to hear from you.

Together, we can make mental health everyone's business and bring care closer to the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an embedded member of an Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), alongside colleagues from General Practice, Primary Care, Adult Social Care, Community Services, UHCW and VCSE partners.
• Provide mental health advice, guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake assessments and support early identification of mental health needs, helping to prevent deterioration and crisis.
• Facilitate access to appropriate mental health, health, social care and community services.
• Act as a key link between neighbourhood teams and specialist mental health services, supporting seamless care pathways.
• Contribute to MDT meetings, complex case discussions and coordinated care planning.
• Support individuals, carers and families to access local services and community resources that promote wellbeing and recovery.
• Build effective partnerships across organisations to improve collaboration and reduce service fragmentation.
• Identify and address barriers to accessing mental health support, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Promote prevention, early intervention and a population health approach, enabling people to receive care closer to home.
• Contribute to service development and innovative neighbourhood-based models of care.
• Support integration across health, social care and community services to improve outcomes for local people.

About us
Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job responsibilities
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (Band 5) Job Summary

The Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner will work as an embedded member of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs), supporting the integration of mental health within neighbourhood-based care. Working alongside primary care, community services, adult social care, UHCW and VCSE partners, the post holder will provide mental health expertise, facilitate access to appropriate support, and help people receive timely, person-centred care closer to home.

The role will act as a bridge between primary care, neighbourhood services and specialist mental health services, supporting prevention, early intervention and integrated care planning. The post holder will undertake mental health assessments, provide brief interventions, manage a defined caseload, and support individuals to access the most appropriate services and community resources.

Main Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, providing mental health expertise within multidisciplinary discussions and care planning.
• Undertake mental health assessments, risk assessments and formulate care plans appropriate to individual need.
• Deliver brief interventions and short-term case management where clinically appropriate.
• Support early identification of mental health needs and intervene to prevent deterioration and crisis.
• Act as a liaison between primary care, neighbourhood teams and specialist mental health services.
• Provide advice, guidance and consultation to GPs, primary care colleagues, social prescribers and partner agencies.
• Support individuals, carers and families to access mental health, health, social care and community-based services.
• Facilitate referrals and ensure seamless transitions between services where required.
• Work collaboratively with VCSE organisations and community assets to improve wellbeing and recovery outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to coordinated, person-centred care plans.
• Promote a population health approach by identifying unmet need and supporting improved access for underserved communities.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and escalating levels of risk.
• Support people presenting in crisis by facilitating access to urgent and specialist services where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement activities and implementation of neighbourhood health priorities.
• Provide support, advice and clinical input to social prescribers and other partner organisations where appropriate.
• Contribute to reducing unnecessary referrals, avoidable admissions and reliance on acute services through proactive intervention and integrated working.

Communication
The post holder will:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships across health, social care and VCSE organisations.
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, families and professionals.
• Contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions and service development forums.
• Share information appropriately to ensure safe, coordinated and effective care.

Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will:

• Manage a defined caseload under the supervision of a Band 6 practitioner.
• Undertake assessments and develop care plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Identify, assess and manage risk, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Deliver person-centred interventions that promote recovery, wellbeing and independence.
• Support people to navigate services and access appropriate care in a timely manner.

Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will:

• Work in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and relevant legislation.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services.
• Promote the Trust's values of Compassion in Action, Working Together, Respect for Everyone and Seeking Excellence.

Working Environment
The role is community based and requires regular travel across Coventry and Warwickshire. The post holder will work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health needs and may be exposed to emotionally challenging situations. The ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining close multidisciplinary relationships is essential.

Safeguarding
The post holder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and must comply with Trust safeguarding policies, training requirements and procedures.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following consultation to meet the changing needs of the service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• A good standard of education including minimum GCSE Grade 4 and above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Registered professional qualification (RMN/Social worker/Occupational Therapist)
• Evidence of an active interest in further professional development.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and experience in Mental health services including, needs and interventions required for routine referrals and to have a theoretical knowledge of this.
• Clinical skills and knowledge of mental health assessment and current practice.
• Good understanding of what is available in the locality for people who are displaying emotional distress within primary care

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience working with individuals or professional groups
• Knowledge and experience in Mental health services including, needs and interventions required for routine referrals and to have a theoretical knowledge of this.

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.

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
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address
Integrated Neighbourhood team locations - various across Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry, CV1 4FS, United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Primary Care Mental Health Service Manager, Stacey McDonnell
stacey.mcdonnell2@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
07446822682

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 444-8365113-MH
Closing date: 03 November 2026
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