LondonCritical Demand

Mental Health RecruitmentLondon

Specialist placement of RMN, clinical psychologists, CAMHS practitioners, AMHPs and consultant psychiatrists across London NHS trusts and private mental health providers.

// Key Takeaways

  • Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist mental health recruitment agency covering London and Greater London.
  • ARG places RMN, CAMHS, clinical psychologists, AMHPs, mental health social workers and consultant psychiatrists across NHS trusts and private providers.
  • Candidates are pre-engaged and vetted before you brief us, so urgent London roles are typically shortlisted within days.
  • Contract for immediate cover or permanent for the long term. Call +44 7852 781 836.
10
Avg Days to Hire
(ARG London data)
£38,000 to £52,000
Band 5 to 6 Salary Range
(NHS + private)
6
Hot Roles
(Active now)

London Mental Health Market Reality

London is the highest-demand market for mental health professionals in the UK. NHS trusts across the capital are carrying vacancy rates of 18 to 22% in acute adult and CAMHS services, driven by a combination of post-pandemic burnout, international competition and high living costs reducing candidate mobility into London from surrounding regions. ARG data shows London mental health roles average just 10 days to fill when candidates are pre-engaged, the fastest of any of our UK markets, but this masks extreme competition: a single Band 6 RMN vacancy in Central London will attract 3 to 5 competing employer approaches before interview. Private providers are now routinely offering £5k to 10k salary premiums above NHS Band rates to attract and retain RMN and CAMHS staff. Clinical psychologists with EMDR or trauma specialisms command £60k+ in the independent sector. For CAMHS, demand is structurally outstripping supply in every London borough.

In-Demand Roles (London)

RMN, Acute Adult (Band 5 to 6)
Salary: £30k to £42k
Critical
Clinical Psychologist
Salary: £48k to £68k
Critical
CAMHS Practitioner
Salary: £38k to £50k
High
Consultant Psychiatrist
Salary: £90k to £130k
High
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Salary: £45k to £58k
High
Senior Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7)
Salary: £43k to £54k
Moderate

Key Mental Health Employers (London)

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Priory Group (multiple London sites)
Cygnet Health Care, London hospitals
Elysium Healthcare
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
St Andrew's Healthcare

London Mental Health Hiring FAQs

How can I hire mental health staff fast in London?

Andrews Recruitment Group pre-engages mental health candidates before you brief us, so for urgent RMN, CAMHS, psychology and AMHP needs in London we typically return a shortlist of available, vetted candidates within days. Call +44 7852 781 836 or email info@andrews-recruitment.com.

What mental health roles does ARG recruit in London?

ARG places RMN, CAMHS practitioners, clinical psychologists, AMHPs, mental health social workers and consultant psychiatrists across London and Greater London, for NHS trusts and private providers, on contract and permanent.

Live Mental Health Roles in London

ADHD Nurse Prescriber (Remote)
London, United Kingdom · £60,000 to £70,000
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Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult ADHD Specialist (Remote)
London, United Kingdom · £70,000 to £90,000
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Hiring Mental Health Professionals in London?

Talk to ARG about RMN, psychologist, CAMHS, AMHP and psychiatric recruitment across London NHS trusts and private providers.