Band 6 Specialist Practitioner - Devizes

Job summary

The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner, able to evidence sound clinical judgement and clear clinical rationale in decision-making. The role involves providing initial mental health assessments and supportive conversations for people who may require access to secondary mental health services.

Working closely with GPs, voluntary sector organisations, and colleagues across primary and secondary care, the postholder will help ensure individuals receive timely, tailored, compassionate, and effective support aligned to their needs.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will undertake both routine and urgent mental health assessments, including triage, to support individuals presenting with a range of needs. They will be required to work flexibly across pathways, responding to fluctuating demand in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a creative and solution-focused approach to problem-solving, with the ability to make timely, well-reasoned decisions informed by a strong understanding of local care pathways and service options. The postholder will use sound clinical judgement to coordinate appropriate onward care and support.

Accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a compassionate, person-centred approach.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-WTS068-0526

Job locations

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS