Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health
practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
individuals and families? We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate
mental health practitioner to join our team at a well-established general
practice. We are delighted to be able to expand our already well complemented practice team and increase the number of Mental Health Practitioners in the team through participation in the NHSE PCN Pilot Programme as part of Meridian Health Group Primary Care Network (PCN). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and
holistic healthcare setting, providing crucial support to patients experiencing
mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for patients.- Direct to appropriate services to provide evidence-based interventions and therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with various mental health issues.- Collaborate with the general practice team, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure integrated care for patients.- Offer primary care level of crisis intervention and support to patients in need of immediate assistance.- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and patient records.- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and coordinate care.
About us
The Roxton Practice is a large dispensing partnership delivering
services at three sites; Pilgrim Primary Care Centre, Immingham; Weelsby View
Health Centre, Grimsby; and the Health Centre, Keelby. Services are also
provided in the community in North East Lincolnshire. We have over 34,000
registered patients and more than 170 staff with a strong patient focused
ethos. We are looking to recruit the right individual to champion a culture of safety,
quality and excellence across the organisation.
Employing over 170 staff in a variety of roles, our staff
are our greatest asset. This includes front of house and administration teams,
service managers and an increasingly dynamic range of clinical roles,
comprising GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, ACP and ANPs, First Contact Physios, Nurses,
Paramedics, Social Prescribers, Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers and Health
Care Assistants.
The Roxton Practice is part of the Meridian Health Group
Primary Care Network (PCN) covering a population of 40,000 patients. The PCN
works in collaboration with other local practices and specialist community and
acute providers to develop and improve services for our patients. The PCN
provides extended access, a community frailty service, care home services and
has changed the delivery model of outpatient services via its work with the
local acute provider in developing the Connected Health Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health
assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Direct to appropriate services to provide evidence-based interventions and
therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with various mental
health issues.
- Collaborate with the general practice team, including doctors, nurses, and
allied health professionals, to ensure integrated care for patients.
- Offer primary care level of crisis intervention and support to patients in
need of immediate assistance.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment
options, and self-care strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and patient records.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to
discuss patient progress and coordinate care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health
assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Direct to appropriate services to provide evidence-based interventions and
therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with various mental
health issues.
- Collaborate with the general practice team, including doctors, nurses, and
allied health professionals, to ensure integrated care for patients.
- Offer primary care level of crisis intervention and support to patients in
need of immediate assistance.
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment
options, and self-care strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and patient records.
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to
discuss patient progress and coordinate care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - At least 5 years experience working within a mental health setting with experience in mental health assessment and formulation of treatment plans
- -Experience in prescribing psychotropic medication and be an independent prescriber or working towards this
- - Valid license or registration as a mental health practitioner in the relevant jurisdiction.
- - Proven experience working as a mental health practitioner, preferably in a general practice or primary care setting.
- - Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a range of mental health conditions.
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients.
- - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with healthcare professionals from various backgrounds.
- - Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to patient care.
- - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- - Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with current research and best practices in mental health.
- -A valid driver's license and the ability to travel between multiple locations as needed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - At least 5 years experience working within a mental health setting with experience in mental health assessment and formulation of treatment plans
- -Experience in prescribing psychotropic medication and be an independent prescriber or working towards this
- - Valid license or registration as a mental health practitioner in the relevant jurisdiction.
- - Proven experience working as a mental health practitioner, preferably in a general practice or primary care setting.
- - Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a range of mental health conditions.
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients.
- - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with healthcare professionals from various backgrounds.
- - Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to patient care.
- - Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
- - Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with current research and best practices in mental health.
- -A valid driver's license and the ability to travel between multiple locations as needed.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
