Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

2 months ago


Carlisle, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health practitioner to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency primary care setting in North Cumbria.

The post is based within Keswick and Solway PCN where we strive for a culture of high quality compassionate care in everything we do. The PCN is made up of seven GP practices, from the Solway coast to the Lake District.

Applications are welcome from experienced first level registered nurses - RMN, RNLD or practitioners with first level qualifications - Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist.

As an experienced practitioner this is an excitingopportunity to work within the primary care setting, utilising a mental health service model delivering an essential service for those presenting at GP practices with a variety of mental health problems.

This is a shared funded role between CNTW and the PCN following the introduction of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

Main duties of the job

The primary care mental health practitioner (PCMH) role enables people to access responsive interventions close to home in their community. This way of working provides a person-centred approach with a focus on recovery.

The PCMH practitioner will be the main link between primary and secondary mental health services and will network with other community resources and providers to improve access to appropriate mental healthcare. There will be a good understanding of what services and resources are available to effectively signpost to a range of community-based options.

The practitioner will work collaboratively with patients, carers, and their families networking with the wider multi agency team.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

The PCMH practitioner will work directly into the surgeries within the local area,. The practitioner will have full access to all training from CNTW Academy and will have operational and clinical support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The PCMH practitioner will complete specialist holistic assessment with patients supporting shared decision making including self-management.

Evidence based brief biopsychosocial interventions will be provided where appropriate.

There will be a recognition and understanding of health inequality and potential impact, advice will be offered around making reasonable adjustments to ensure services are accessible.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 30th July 2024

Closing date : 22nd August 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Mentor Training. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives

Desirable

Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.

Desirable

Clinical Leadership skills

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