Locum Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) - High Pay, Flexible

Are you a Band 6 RMN, Social Worker or OT looking for a rewarding locum role in Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner Band 6

Location: Manchester

Duration: 12 month ongoing

Schedule: Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: August 2026

Rate of Pay: £25 to £27 per hour

Contact: Eric Lopes – / ;

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Mental Health Practitioner and play a key role in improving the lives of Mental Health patients. In this role, you will:

perform comprehensive patient assessments

create and implement personalised care plans

deliver evidence-based treatments to optimise patient outcomes

collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care

maintain accurate patient records

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

a current and valid Professional registration and pin

experience working with Mental Health patients

strong communication and interpersonal skills

the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday to Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Eric Lopes today at or email or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly

A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals

Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll

Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field

Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities

CV marketing & business development support

Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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