Mental Health Practitioner - Staying Well Hub
The closing date is 24 July 2025
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and innovative mental health professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of healthcare colleagues?
We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join theStaying Well Hub, the in-house staff wellbeing team atSouth Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Our award-winning service has received national recognition for its proactive, preventative, and person-centred approach to staff wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Mental Health Practitioner within the Staying Well Hub, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of our colleagues. This is a varied and rewarding position that combines direct support with strategic wellbeing initiatives, including:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing person-centred support plans
- Providing timely, compassionate mental health support and crisis intervention.
- Designing and delivering psycho-social education programme and wellbeing workshops
- Lead on suicide prevention and postvention initiatives.
- Contributing to the development of a proactive, preventative wellbeing culture across the Trust.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance wellbeing outcomes.
- Support return-to-work planning and long-term sickness cases.
- Promote mental health awareness and deliver training across the organisation.
- Use data to evaluate impact and inform service development.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a values-driven individual who brings:
- Clinical expertisein mental health, including risk management and safeguarding
- Creativity and innovationin developing wellbeing initiatives
- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic models and psychosocial interventions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A passion for proactive wellbeing, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal skillsto build trust and engagement across diverse teams
- A commitment toethical, inclusive, and person-centred practice
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of staff wellbeing in the ambulance service and wider NHS.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a nationally recognised, award-winning wellbeing service.
- Work in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who care for others.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7310152
Job locations
Hybrid Working / Trust HQ
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hybrid Working / Trust HQ
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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