Job summary
We wish to recruit a full
time Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our practice in
Deptford, Lewisham.
We are a 15,000
patient training practice based in the Waldron Health Centre, a modern,
spacious facility in the heart of Deptford, North Lewisham. Deptford is a
dynamic, diverse, culturally rich and rapidly changing neighbourhood with
pockets of deprivation alongside new developments. We are situated directly
opposite New Cross station and within walking distance of Deptford DLR,
Deptford station and New Cross Gate station.
Our practice values kindness,
approachability, friendliness and compassion, alongside high standards of
clinical care. Our working environment is supportive and collaborative. We are
a training practice and have a diverse clinical team including Advanced Nurse
Practitioners and an internal Clinical Pharmacist. We also teach medical
students and GP registrars. We very much work as a team and encourage and value
everyone's contributions, no matter what their level of experience.
Main duties of the job
We have large numbers of students in our population and we have a close link with Goldsmiths University. We are committed to healthcare for all and to ensure everyone benefits we make special efforts to reach out to those patients who society disadvantages. We run a dedicated clinic for the homeless, for asylum seekers and a service for drugs and alcohol addiction. Some of our salaried doctors are involved in research and community advocacy to improve access to health care for marginalised groups.
We are a Gold standard practice for the LGBTQ+ community
You will be part of the duty teamworking
alongside our advanced nurse practitioners. You will also work closely with a
clinical team with formal and informal opportunities to discuss patients with
them. You will have an overview of an area of clinical responsibility and you
will be given protected time to devote to this work.
Our partners are active in the CCG and
the PCN and we have a current VTS programme director among us. We encourage our
clinicians to be part of the wider healthcare network.
About us
We have regular staff activities which are full of education, fun, food, dance and parties including:
- Practice Away Days
- Christmas Parties
- Bowling
- And other great team building activities.
Not only the above; we also offer an excellent Employee Assistance Scheme which includes:
- Free Eye Tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym scheme
If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the online application form on NHS jobs. We looking forward to meeting you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full role and responsibilities.
Job Summary:
The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.
The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.
Job responsibilities:
- To provide medicine management education, adherence advice and lifestyle advice for patients and their families and/or carers, presenting with mental health needs
- To work with patients and team members to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment which may include onward referral to secondary mental health services or signposting to other mental health services, social prescribers, third sector partners, voluntary services, wellbeing hubs and community-based support groups.
- To support patients in their referral from primary care to secondary care and ensure effective and safe transition.
- To support patients to stay well within their local communities, including psychological support and the re-enforcement of psychology techniques.
- To promote the safety and the wellbeing of patients and their families and/or carers
- To develop a close relationship with the rest of the team, attending practice meetings and having regular informal contact.
- To support GPs in assessing risk by providing expert advice and consultation.
- To support patients on the SMI register to access annual physical health checks
- Refer and signpost service users to most appropriate service for their needs mental health, physical health, social needs
- Apply non-medical prescribing training and expertise to prescribe appropriate pharmacological treatments and conduct routine medication reviews.
- Keep up to date with continuous professional development (CPD) as outlined in NMC code of practice
- Adhere to code of conduct and standards of proficiency as outlined by regulatory bodies
- Conduct clinical audit, routine outcome monitoring and reporting to inform evidence-based practice
- Refer and signpost service users to most appropriate service for their needs mental health, physical health, social needs
- To work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping
- To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
- To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full role and responsibilities.
Job Summary:
The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.
The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.
The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.
The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.
Job responsibilities:
- To provide medicine management education, adherence advice and lifestyle advice for patients and their families and/or carers, presenting with mental health needs
- To work with patients and team members to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment which may include onward referral to secondary mental health services or signposting to other mental health services, social prescribers, third sector partners, voluntary services, wellbeing hubs and community-based support groups.
- To support patients in their referral from primary care to secondary care and ensure effective and safe transition.
- To support patients to stay well within their local communities, including psychological support and the re-enforcement of psychology techniques.
- To promote the safety and the wellbeing of patients and their families and/or carers
- To develop a close relationship with the rest of the team, attending practice meetings and having regular informal contact.
- To support GPs in assessing risk by providing expert advice and consultation.
- To support patients on the SMI register to access annual physical health checks
- Refer and signpost service users to most appropriate service for their needs mental health, physical health, social needs
- Apply non-medical prescribing training and expertise to prescribe appropriate pharmacological treatments and conduct routine medication reviews.
- Keep up to date with continuous professional development (CPD) as outlined in NMC code of practice
- Adhere to code of conduct and standards of proficiency as outlined by regulatory bodies
- Conduct clinical audit, routine outcome monitoring and reporting to inform evidence-based practice
- Refer and signpost service users to most appropriate service for their needs mental health, physical health, social needs
- To work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping
- To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
- To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
- Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
Person Specification
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- IT literate intermediate level minimum ability to use multiple patient-record systems
- Able to demonstrate clinical outcomes and meeting agreed performance targets
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Qualifications
Essential
- RNM qualification with NMC registration
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
-
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) training
- A recognised management qualification (e.g. MSc) or evidence of other advanced education
- Trained in Structured Clinical Management (SMC)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who experience a range of mental health problems
- Two-years experience of working as a registered mental health nurse (RMN)
- Demonstrates robust risk management processes
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions, including triage and assessment, to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems.
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals.
- Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity including experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of MDT working with various lines of accountability
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health.
- Knowledge and experience of conducting audits
Desirable
- Evidence of working in the local community
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of managing conflicts.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of working in a trusted assessor competency framework
Personal competencies and qualities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work individually or within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure and be adaptive
- Excellent time management skills
- An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- IT literate intermediate level minimum ability to use multiple patient-record systems
- Able to demonstrate clinical outcomes and meeting agreed performance targets
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Able to write clear reports and letters
Qualifications
Essential
- RNM qualification with NMC registration
Desirable
- Prescribing qualification
-
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) training
- A recognised management qualification (e.g. MSc) or evidence of other advanced education
- Trained in Structured Clinical Management (SMC)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with people who experience a range of mental health problems
- Two-years experience of working as a registered mental health nurse (RMN)
- Demonstrates robust risk management processes
- Demonstrates high standards in written and verbal communication
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions, including triage and assessment, to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems.
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals.
- Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity including experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
- Evidence of MDT working with various lines of accountability
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health.
- Knowledge and experience of conducting audits
Desirable
- Evidence of working in the local community
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience of managing conflicts.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of working in a trusted assessor competency framework
Personal competencies and qualities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work individually or within a team and foster good working relationships
- Ability to work under pressure and be adaptive
- Excellent time management skills
- An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
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).
