NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE

Mental Health Practitioner

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Job summary

Mental Health Practitioner required for North Swindon Practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our close-knit, innovative, expanding team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner for our friendly Practice.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate would have qualifications in Mental Health nursing, and either be an existing prescriber or the Practice will provide the funding for the training to obtain this qualification. This is a very exciting role in the surgery to consult with patients who present with mental health issues, both urgent and routine, triaging the patients and either referring on to the relevant secondary department or prescribing relevant medication as required.

About us

Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, with regular Team and clinical meetings. We work hard but effectively with a passion for improving health outcomes for all our patients. We are awelcoming, friendly and supportive Team and are committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are an active teaching practice with GP Trainees, Medical Students and Pharmacists. They will also be given a GP mentor and will be offered regular teaching as required.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0863-23-0005

Job locations

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Crossroads Surgery

478 Cricklade Road

Swindon

SN2 7BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the practice team to provide specialist mental health assessment, guidance and evidence-based interventions to patients via telephone, video and face-to-face consultations.

Please see Job Description (attached) for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the practice team to provide specialist mental health assessment, guidance and evidence-based interventions to patients via telephone, video and face-to-face consultations.

Please see Job Description (attached) for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered mental health nurse
  • Current registration with The NMC and commitment to ongoing CPD
  • Experience of practising in a wide variety of settings, understanding the role of primary and secondary health services in managing patients with mental health problems
  • Front line experience of using advanced assessment skills to determine the diagnosis and severity of mental illness
  • Extensive experience in assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
  • In-depth knowledge of the different treatment approaches and rights of people with mental health problems
  • Clear and intuitive understanding of the impact on mental illness on the individual, their carer and their family
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills, being able to engage with patients of all backgrounds and being adept at recognising when a more assertive approach is needed
  • Outstanding active communication skills showing empathy, picking up on cues and being able to check a patients understanding
  • A sound understanding of the relevant legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and the CPA.
  • Highly competent at written documentation and accurate and informative record-keeping
  • Proficient IT skills with flexibility to learn new computer systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered mental health nurse
  • Current registration with The NMC and commitment to ongoing CPD
  • Experience of practising in a wide variety of settings, understanding the role of primary and secondary health services in managing patients with mental health problems
  • Front line experience of using advanced assessment skills to determine the diagnosis and severity of mental illness
  • Extensive experience in assessing risk and developing risk management strategies
  • In-depth knowledge of the different treatment approaches and rights of people with mental health problems
  • Clear and intuitive understanding of the impact on mental illness on the individual, their carer and their family
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills, being able to engage with patients of all backgrounds and being adept at recognising when a more assertive approach is needed
  • Outstanding active communication skills showing empathy, picking up on cues and being able to check a patients understanding
  • A sound understanding of the relevant legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and the CPA.
  • Highly competent at written documentation and accurate and informative record-keeping
  • Proficient IT skills with flexibility to learn new computer systems

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE

Address

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Employer's website

https://homeground.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE

Address

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Employer's website

https://homeground.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Melanie Huntington

bswicb.nspenquiries@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0863-23-0005

Job locations

Thames Avenue

Swindon

SN25 1QQ


Crossroads Surgery

478 Cricklade Road

Swindon

SN2 7BG


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