Job summary
This is a
fantastic opportunity to join Better Health MCR, a leading Primary Care
Network.
We are on a
mission to think differently so provide imaginatively tailored care that meets
the diverse needs of our patients, breaks down the barriers that sustain health
inequalities and, ultimately, improves the lives of local people. We can only
do this by encouraging all our staff to be curious and caring about what we do
and how we do it; and to challenge and suggest different forms of service
delivery. Outcomes thus far include the development of some innovative
services, such as a RECOVERY service dealing with addiction; a Wellbeing
service dealing with non-medical issues; and a Frequent Attender Service.
At Better Health
MCR our people are our biggest asset. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise
reinvesting in our patients, and importantly, in our staff.
Our Mental Health
service is well established; its importance and benefit to our organisation
means we want to expand it.
Main duties of the job
You will see
adults presenting with new or recent mild to moderate mental health problems
and support them through initial history taking, risk assessment, diagnosis,
brief intervention, referral pathways and on-going support as required. You
will support the practice to undertake mental health reviews and physical
health checks for those with established mental health problems. You will
support the practice to achieve high quality inclusive care for our patients
with mental health problems.
You will work as
part of the Mental Health Team and the wider clinical team consisting of ANPs/
GPs/ Nurses/ Pharmacists/ Physician Associates/ Physiotherapists. In addition,
our Wellbeing team comprises Social Prescribers, Care Navigators, Care Coordinators
and Health and Wellbeing Coaches. All
members of staff are salaried.
We work closely
together and meet daily, virtually, to discuss pressing patient concerns and to
share the responsibility of those with complex and sometimes chaotic need.
About us
Better Health MCR
is a not for profit, local, social enterprise and all profits are re-invested
which gives us the flexibility to be innovative. We aim to be the best
organisation of our kind in the country.
The organisation
operates on four sites, The Robert Darbishire Practice (Rusholme) with a branch
service at The University of Manchester, The Whitswood Practice (Alexandra
Park) and New Bank Health Centre (Longsight).
Our practices are in inner city areas with a diverse, multicultural
population.
We have a large
and supportive team and all of our staff (including the GPs) are employed by
Better Health MCR. The organisation is run by a Board of Directors made up of
the senior clinical and non-clinical staff.
We offer a welcoming
and supportive environment with a comprehensive induction process. There are
excellent professional development opportunities. The care of our staff is as
important as the care we provide for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of
the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting
document on the right/below.
The post is full-time
(37.5 hours) and will work across all three sites. The usual working hours are to be arranged but will be
between 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Salary will be in
the range £43,742 to £50,056, depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and up to 7.6 weeks holiday which
includes Bank Holidays, depending on NHS length of service. (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process:
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification.
The closing date for applications is 19 August 2024. This date may be
brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not
delay.
Formal
interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An outline of
the job is above. For the full job description please see the supporting
document on the right/below.
The post is full-time
(37.5 hours) and will work across all three sites. The usual working hours are to be arranged but will be
between 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Salary will be in
the range £43,742 to £50,056, depending on experience. We
offer membership of the NHS Pension Scheme and up to 7.6 weeks holiday which
includes Bank Holidays, depending on NHS length of service. (The post is not
subject to Agenda for Change terms and conditions.)
Recruitment process:
Please apply
using the NHS Jobs online system. Your application should explain why you are
applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this
setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person
specification.
The closing date for applications is 19 August 2024. This date may be
brought forward if there are a large number of applications, so please do not
delay.
Formal
interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
Better Health
MCR Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Real Living
Wage employer.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of five years post registration experience working with adults in a mental health care setting.
- Recent experience working as a community mental health practitioner.
- Experience of working in a deprived and ethnically diverse population.
- Experience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to patients with a variety of mental health problems.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of telephone consulting / triage.
- Experience of working in General Practice / Primary Care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification (social work, nursing or occupational health).
- Member of a professional body (Health and Care Professional Council).
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner-city population.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- Can demonstrate passion about providing innovative and high-quality holistic care to people in need of mental health support in primary care.
- A full, valid UK driving licence with business car insurance and access to a car on a daily basis.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of five years post registration experience working with adults in a mental health care setting.
- Recent experience working as a community mental health practitioner.
- Experience of working in a deprived and ethnically diverse population.
- Experience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to patients with a variety of mental health problems.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience of telephone consulting / triage.
- Experience of working in General Practice / Primary Care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification (social work, nursing or occupational health).
- Member of a professional body (Health and Care Professional Council).
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in approach to work.
- A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills showing care and empathy.
- The ability to work as a member of a busy multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of individuals both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to communicate and interact with the public in a discreet and sensitive manner, recognising their needs for alternative methods and styles of communication.
- Good organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to providing a high standard of care that is responsive and flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of a deprived and ethnically diverse inner-city population.
- Willingness and aptitude to be involved in teaching.
- A commitment to professional and personal development, with evidence of recent study and learning.
- Can demonstrate passion about providing innovative and high-quality holistic care to people in need of mental health support in primary care.
- A full, valid UK driving licence with business car insurance and access to a car on a daily basis.
- The ability to give good and regular attendance.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
