Mental Health Practitioner – Community Mental Health Team

About the role

The Mental Health Practitioner will join the East Dunbartonshire Community Mental Health Team, delivering specialist ADHD assessments and low‑level psychological therapies. Working closely with a psychiatrist, you will manage a small caseload while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments and monitor medication for assigned patients.
• Deliver low‑level psychological therapies individually and in group settings.
• Work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Support junior staff and student nurses, contributing to team development.
• Travel to various clinics across East Dunbartonshire as required.

Required profile

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (1st level) with the NMC.
• Minimum three years post‑graduate experience in mental health.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work Monday‑Friday, 09:00‑17:00 (one day finishing at 15:30).

Required skills

• ADHD assessment and medication monitoring.
• Delivery of low‑level psychological therapies.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and bursary opportunities.
• Extensive learning and development programmes.
• Permanent full‑time contract (36 hours per week) within the NHS Scotland framework.