Mental Health Practitioner Role with Sponsorship in London | Join a Supportive Work Environment, Apply Now

Location
London, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 to 29,114 per year

About Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
They’re on a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for every patient who walks through their doors. Rooted in community and built on collaboration, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is where meaningful careers begin. Their teams make real impact across London’s most diverse boroughs, helping people lead healthier, happier lives. If you’re someone who thrives on purposeful work in a supportive environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• Structured career growth through ongoing learning and mentorship
• Access to NHS pension scheme for long-term security
• Employee wellbeing support with mental health resources and peer networks
• Immediate start available for qualified applicants

Requirements

• Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 in a healthcare subject
• GCSEs in English and Maths
• At least 6 months experience in an acute hospital or clinical setting
• Confident supporting individuals with mental health conditions
• Skilled in therapeutic de-escalation and understanding patient risk
• Strong communicator with basic knowledge of mental health law and intervention pathways
• Comfortable using electronic patient systems and documenting care

Salary Details

This is a full-time permanent role offering a competitive salary from 26,530 to 29,114 per year, aligned with NHS Band structures and benefits.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you’ll work closely with patients in emotional distress, helping them regain calm, confidence, and clarity. This isn’t just clinical work. It’s deeply human. You’ll deliver hands-on care designed to ease anxiety, reduce distress, and restore dignity.

You’ll play a pivotal role in each patient’s journey by identifying triggers, responding with compassion, and supporting recovery through evidence-based interventions. Every shift you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, balancing compassion with critical thinking. This role suits someone who’s adaptable, calm under pressure, and driven to make each interaction count.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients with therapeutic interventions that ease mental health symptoms
• Help reduce agitation, self-harm risks, and distress using trauma-informed approaches
• Work with nurses and clinicians to implement care plans and track progress
• Interact with families and carers to ensure continuity of support
• Take clinical observations and maintain accurate documentation
• Uphold patient dignity, confidentiality, and rights at all times
• Contribute to safe, efficient ward operations and team culture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, given the direct care responsibilities involved.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender identity, disability, or beliefs.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
• Address: London, United Kingdom
• Contact: Provided upon application

Reference Number
LGT-MHP-0525

How To Apply
Interested in making an impact where it truly counts? Apply now to join a team that puts people first, always.