Mental Health Practitioner

Are you a registered mental health nurse, social worker, or work in any other Nursing Discipline and looking for a new rewarding role?

The University of Surrey's Wellbeing and Welfare department has a great opportunity for a  Mental Health Practitioner to join the team and contribute to the student experience. 

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled mental health professional with experience in supporting those with complex mental health needs. 

The role is available on a fixed term (upto 1 year Maternity Cover) full-time contract, with the nature of working hours up for discussion during hiring process.

Our well-established service is on a journey through an exciting period of transformation and you will work within a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of mental health nurses, social workers, eating disorder therapists and counsellors. 

 As part of the role you will: 

•    Play a lead role in supporting the service and the wider University to offer proactive and compassionate mental health support to our entire student and staff community.

•    Work with the Wellbeing team to develop a service to meet the changing needs of students with mental health concerns to bring about evidence based improvements to the service provision.  

We will consider applications from recent graduates with a current membership of the NMC/Social Work England/HCPC.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are a flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. 

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

 Alongside our campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

•    14.5% employer Pension Contribution

•    25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays

•    Electric Vehicle Scheme

•    Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare

•    On site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

•    On-site parking, cafes and Restaurants

How to Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply on our website with a full CV and covering letter.

Please note interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 5th May. 

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.