Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as a Band 5 Mental Health Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse). Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based mental health support to children, young people and families in schools and community settings.

The role includes undertaking mental health assessments, delivering interventions, supporting triage and duty functions, reviewing referrals, managing risk, responding to safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and young people receive appropriate support. You will work collaboratively with schools, families, community services and partner agencies, contributing to service development and the delivery of safe, effective care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for early intervention and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Vacancies are available across Blaby, Oadby and Wigston, Charnwood, Rutland, Hinckley, and Leicester City.

MHSTs are part of a national programme improving access to mental health support for children and young people. You will benefit from robust clinical supervision, strong multidisciplinary support, and excellent development opportunities within a service guided by the THRIVE framework.

For an informal discussion, please contact, Gemma Billson - gemma.billson@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
About You
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with experience of supporting children, young people and adults experiencing mental health difficulties. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to assess and manage risk, respond to safeguarding concerns, and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families are essential.

What We Offer
MHST is an innovative early intervention service supporting children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. As part of our team, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, receive regular clinical and management supervision, and have access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families within education settings and the wider community.

Mobility Requirement
MHST deliver services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The successful candidate will be required to travel across the locality to meet service needs. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential, as reliance on public transport alone is not suitable for this role.

About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 007089
Job locations: County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8TB, United Kingdom

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/