Mental Health Specialist for Primary Care
1 week ago
Mental Health Specialist for Primary Care
About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting GPs with on-the-day mental health support for patients.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of primary care health provision and experience working in community or primary care mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness.
Key Responsibilities- To provide specialist advice and support within GP surgeries, focusing on triaging mental health concerns raised by patient requests.
- To review patients presenting with mental health issues, considering a range of support and treatment interventions, and providing highly specialized advice and signposting when appropriate.
- To offer brief interventions as needed, such as problem-solving, decision-making, building resilience, and risk de-escalation.
- To work as a member of the primary Care MDT and develop and implement specialist mental health training to the PCN.
- To provide navigation support to help GPs make appropriate referrals to relevant community and secondary care services.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Current professional registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
- A strong desire to work within and good understanding of primary care health provision.
- Community or primary care experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness.
- Evidence of relevant post-registration training and development in motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral approaches, and psychosocial intervention.
- Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
- Experience of effective collaborative working in partnership to deliver holistic health and social care outcomes.
- Proficient in clinical audits and research.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- A salary estimated at £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service plus opportunity to buy and sell.
- Generous NHS pension scheme.
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work and car leasing scheme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality mental health services to our patients.
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