Adult Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adult Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at the Defence Medical Services. As a key member of our Community Mental Health team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health services to Service and entitled personnel.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a specialized mental health service. You will be proactive in the development of service and organizational initiatives, and will meet the expectation of offering clinical leadership to other agencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing a rapid, timely, and high-quality mental health service to patients referred to the DCMH for assessment and treatment of mental health problems.
  • Managing a clinical caseload, delivering optimum personal and professional standards to assist the care process in accordance with DCMH protocols and clinical governance.
  • Acting as a clinical and educational resource to Medical Officers/General Practitioners (MO/GP) and offering advice to Unit Commanders on mental health matters.
  • Delivering up-to-date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).
Requirements
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse or graduate-level professional with a background in mental health, substantial post-qualification training, and experience in at least 2 evidence-based psychological therapies.
  • Experience of working in a Community Mental Health setting.
  • Registered with one of the following regulatory bodies: NMC, HCPC.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and opportunities for professional development. As a member of our team, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our staff, and we encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to any exemptions that may apply.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to the contact details provided.



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