Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago

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

Job summary

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

Applications are welcome from experienced first level registered nurses - RMN, RNLD or practitioners with first level qualifications- Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist. The post is based at Copeland PCN.

As an experienced and competent practitioner there will be the opportunity to work within the primary care setting utilising a mental health service model. This offers an essential service for those patients presenting at GP practices with a variety of mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

Reception within GP surgeries can often be the first point of contact for people seeking mental health support. Referrals to the PCMH practitioner for moderate and acute mental health problems can occur at this stage as well as from the Acute Triage team made up of GP's and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the practice.

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.

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practitioner will work collaboratively with patients, carers, and their families networking with the wider multi agency team such as GPs, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, voluntary and third sector organisations.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 8th August2024

Closing date : 3rd September2024

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.

Desirable

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and relevant 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. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Clinical Leadership. Training & Induction of staff. Delegation skills.

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