Mental Health Practitioner
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SOC 2235 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust assigned 42 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2235 Registered mental health nurses Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity has a risen for a Band 6, MH Practitioner (part time) within the MH Urgent Care Department.
The Mental Health Urgent Care Department, is a facility where adults, aged 18 years and above, who are experiencing a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment with immediate care planning. It is a new, purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon university Hospital site.
The post holder will work as a Band 6 Senior Practitioner with the urgent care team providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic assessments to patients attending the service. Assessments must be completed in line with your professional code and Trust policies and clinical guidelines.
Job description
Support the Clinical Lead in ensuring the effective provision of care, service developments of the urgent Care Team
In the absence of the Clinical Lead ensure that referral, assessment and workload allocation happens in a timely, flexible and responsive manger, taking into account the wishes of the patients and their carers.
On a daily basis, support and manage the patients within the urgent care department, providing appropriate prioritisation of the workload within agreed timeframes depending on the nature of the presenting needs and patient safety risks.
Participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care using QI methodology and contribute in the introduction of research or trials within the area.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3/Registered General Nurse or equivalent or LD/social work/AHP qualification
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
- Personal evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in conducting clinical assessments and safety planning
- Ability to take on broader responsibilities to improve own and others knowledge and skills
Desirable
- oGood understanding of national policy and the implications for mental health e.g. crisis care concordat, parity of esteem
About the employer
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered mental health nurses (SOC 2235) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £32,240–48,256
- Median £39,260
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust assigned 42 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.