Band 5/6 Development Specialist Mental Health Practitioner - Devizes
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a developmental role for a motivated practitioner, either recently qualified or looking to progress from a Band 5 to a Band 6 level. The successful candidate will develop autonomy, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills within a supportive, experienced team. The role involves enhanced supervision and mentorship to guide professional growth and consolidate skills. It offers significant learning opportunities and rapid professional development in a collaborative service.
Key responsibilities
- Support the screening, triage, and assessment of referrals within clinical frameworks.
- Assess and prioritise referrals based on clinical risk, acuity, and need, with supervision.
- Identify and recommend appropriate care pathways and disposition routes.
- Undertake initial assessments, synthesising clinical, psychosocial, and risk information.
- Work collaboratively with the MDT on risk management, formulation, and care coordination.
- Proactively utilise clinical supervision and reflective practice to develop autonomous Band 6-level skills.
Essential criteria
- Professional registration
- Experience of assessments
- Knowledge of care pathways
- Developed interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Experince of PCLS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 5/6 Development Specialist Mental Health Practitioner - Devizes
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Following a very successful first recruitment, we are now offering another Band 5 developmental opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who is either recently qualified or looking to develop from a Band 5 role towards a more autonomous Band 6 level of practice.
This post is ideal for someone who is highly engaged in their work, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and is keen to build confidence, autonomy, and clinical decision-making. The successful candidate will be motivated to develop their clinical reasoning and rationale, and to take on the additional responsibilities associated with a more senior role, with robust support in place.
You will be embedded within an experienced and supportive team of Band 6 practitioners, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team. Although you will largely undertake the duties of a Band 6 practitioner, this will be with enhanced supervision, mentorship, and structured support to ensure safe practice and ongoing development. A named supervisor will guide you through a clear developmental journey, helping you to consolidate skills, grow confidence, and progress towards greater independence.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding de
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