Senior Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Leigh, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join the Leigh Primary Care Network Mental Health Team. This role is open to RMN, OT and Social Workers.

TheSenior MHPwillinterface with/access support from the Neighbourhood Teams,Social Care teams,VCSE organisationsandtheLiving Well service to strengthen the care/support being offered, and they will have the opportunity to asktheLiving Well MDT to provide a keyworker role to thepersonwhen needs are assessed as being complex and require an MDT approach to improve outcomes.The Senior MHP will be a conduit between PrimaryCare, Living Well, secondary care and other agencies ensuring warm introductions and smooth seamless journeys forpeople who use the service.

TheSeniorMHP willoffer weekly slots for appointments andcarry a small caseload from each practicewithin the PCN,assessingthe mental health/social care needs ofthe person. As part of the wider Primary Care team, the Senior MHP will promotethe service,implement early intervention, avoid unnecessary medication, referrals and hospital admissions, and supportpeopleto self-care, whenever possible.

The Senior MHP will also provide clinical and management supervision for a small number of staff.

The Senior MHPwill mainly work with people who are not meeting the threshold for community mental health teams,andwho are not responding to primary care mental health interventions or are not appropriate for IAPT. The role will be based in Leigh GP surgeries as part of the Primary Care Network.There may be a need to travel across the Borough to support other areas.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts



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