Mental Health Practitioner

1 week ago


Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom Saltash Health Centre Full time

Job Title:
Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside the general practice team at Saltash Health Centre.

They will work for the benefit of patients, providing and maintaining a high standard of care for patients with mental health needs.

They will provide assistance and advice to the GPs and other members of the primary healthcare team in managing the mental wellbeing of the practice population.


The post holder will be an integral part of the General Practice team, as well as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

This includes building relationships with other community providers and mental health services.

Duties:

  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient facing roleto clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of mental health
  • Assess all patient contacts with primary care presenting with mental health concerns through clinical triage, face to face appointment at the practice or via video or telephone appointment.
  • Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, referring patients to alternative services or signposting to community based lowintensity interventions
  • Provide the interface between primary care and mental health services, helping patients with the transition between services
  • Develop strong professional relationships within the Primary Care multidisciplinary practice teams
  • Deliver training, mentoring and guidance to other clinicians and staff on mental health issues.
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurse practitioner or GPs as appropriate.
  • Able to document consultations according to Practice guidelines
  • Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral
  • Undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant professional guidelines and policies

Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with patients
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations
  • Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment approaches
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Salary advertised is Full Time equivalent (37.5 hrs)

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £35,372.00 per year

Expected hours: 26 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Mental Health Practitioner: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/03/2024

Reference ID:
MHP 02/24
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