Job summary
If you are enthusiastic and highly
motivated we would like you to join our practice team. The post holder must be NMC registered, have in-depth
knowledge of mental health issues, skills in a range of therapeutic techniques
in mental health and excellent communication skills.
Bradley Stoke Surgery has a diverse team and has supported Mental Health Practitioners for many years and valued their input to the care of our 18,500 patients.
Main duties of the job
The practice MHP runs clinics offering both routine and urgent appointments
You will have the ability to manage a caseload of clients with a variety of needs, have the ability to put people at ease and inspire their trust and confidence for a range of mental health conditions and presentations.
About us
18,500 patients, and growing
Demographic focused on working age
patients and young families
Currently 5 Partners and 6 Salaried GPs,
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Associates, Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioner
EMIS Web, Docman
Supportive clinical team with GP mentor
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently
providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients predominantly with low
mood, anxiety and depression
To liaise with and
refer on to primary and secondary mental health services, voluntary and public
sector agencies and community support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently
providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients predominantly with low
mood, anxiety and depression
To liaise with and
refer on to primary and secondary mental health services, voluntary and public
sector agencies and community support groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in mental health
Desirable
- Primary Care experience
- Experience with EMIS
Experience
Essential
- Front line experience of using advanced assessment skills in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/health conditions
- Experience in assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
- Experience in onward referral to secondary mental health services or sign-posting to other psychological therapy services within primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in mental health
Desirable
- Primary Care experience
- Experience with EMIS
Experience
Essential
- Front line experience of using advanced assessment skills in determining the nature and severity of mental illness/health conditions
- Experience in assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
- Experience in onward referral to secondary mental health services or sign-posting to other psychological therapy services within primary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
