Job summary
EMed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prescribing Mental Health Practitioner to join our clinical team. Following a business restructure we are looking to further develop our team of Mental Health Prescribers.
The role will involve conducting digital consultations remotely from anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales as part of a wider clinical team. Patients will book in for mental health needs which may involve prescribing. This will involve seeing a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations as you would in a primary care setting. Experience in seeing and assessing mental health patients and ability to work independently is key. You will have a passion for improving healthcare and an innovative mindset to your consulting.
We require a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week. These hours can be completed any time Monday to Friday between 9am to 6pm.
This position can be performed anywhere within England, Scotland or Wales and will be well supported by strong clinical and non clinical teams in the eMed Head Office.
Main duties of the job
You will act as an autonomous prescribing practitioner providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and expert intervention specifically for patients booking for mental health needs.
You will work as a holistic practitioner and offer a wide range of options and interventions where clinically appropriate
The ability to confidently manage a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations.
To act confidently within scope and know when to refer on as appropriate.
You will prescribe within scope and according to EMed and GP at Hands prescribing policies.
To have an open and innovative mindset to how healthcare can be delivered digitally to improve patient outcomes.
Triage and manage patients to reduce the impact on external stakeholders; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional and onward referrals are appropriate in nature.
Communicate effectively over a wide range of topics with a diverse population to achieve best possible clinical outcomes.
Work collaboratively not only within the mental health practitioner team, but the wider multidisciplinary team and EMed Health team.
About us
WORKING AT EMED
Whether you work in one of our amazing offices, clinics or part of our remote clinician workforce, eMed is highly collaborative and fun! Youll have a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders. We have a learning environment where you can make an impact.
WHO WE ARE
At eMed our people arent just part of a team, theyre part of something bigger. Were a vibrant community of creative thinkers and doers, forging the way for a new generation of healthcare. Were only as good as our people. So, finding the best people is everything to us. We serve millions, but we choose our people one at a time
DIVERSITY
We believe that difference inspires a better, healthier world. Thats why its at the heart of everything we do. From our people to our products, difference enriches every part of our business and creates a culture based on equality of opportunity, and in which all employees can progress their careers. Were committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy status, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job description
Job responsibilities
EMed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prescribing Mental Health Practitioner to join our clinical team. Following a business restructure we are looking to further develop our team of Mental Health Prescribers.
The role will involve conducting digital consultations remotely from anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales as part of a wider clinical team. Patients will book in for mental health needs which may involve prescribing. This will involve seeing a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations as you would in a primary care setting. Experience in seeing and assessing mental health patients and ability to work independently is key. You will have a passion for improving healthcare and an innovative mindset to your consulting.
We require a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week. These hours can be completed any time Monday to Friday between 9am to 6pm.
This position can be performed anywhere within England, Scotland or Wales and will be well supported by strong clinical and non clinical teams in the eMed Head Office.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will act as an autonomous prescribing practitioner providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and expert intervention specifically for patients booking for mental health needs.
You will work as a holistic practitioner and offer a wide range of options and interventions where clinically appropriate
The ability to confidently manage a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations.
To act confidently within scope and know when to refer on as appropriate.
You will prescribe within scope and according to EMed and GP at Hands prescribing policies.
To have an open and innovative mindset to how healthcare can be delivered digitally to improve patient outcomes.
Triage and manage patients to reduce the impact on external stakeholders; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional and onward referrals are appropriate in nature.
Communicate effectively over a wide range of topics with a diverse population to achieve best possible clinical outcomes.
Work collaboratively not only within the mental health practitioner team, but the wider multidisciplinary team and EMed Health team.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Registered with NMC with appropriate qualifications
Must be a qualified Mental Health Non Medical Prescriber.
Must have at least one year prescribing experience
Significant experience as a mental health nurse or practitioner, preferably in a wide range of settings and areas of expertise.
Must be confident and proficient in using IT and multiple systems
Must be able to talk and type at the same time.
Experience in digital health or telehealth (desirable)
Experience in primary care (desirable)
PERK AT WORK
35 days annual leave pro rated
Full indemnity cover
5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution
Life Insurance 4x annual base salary
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
Participation in Babylons refer a friend scheme
Private Medical Insurance for you (and your family)
Health & Wellbeing resources
Employee Assistance Program
Up to 5 days of study leave pro rated
Up to £80 towards noise cancelling headphones
Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20)
Live clinical and operational support
Job description
Job responsibilities
EMed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prescribing Mental Health Practitioner to join our clinical team. Following a business restructure we are looking to further develop our team of Mental Health Prescribers.
The role will involve conducting digital consultations remotely from anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales as part of a wider clinical team. Patients will book in for mental health needs which may involve prescribing. This will involve seeing a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations as you would in a primary care setting. Experience in seeing and assessing mental health patients and ability to work independently is key. You will have a passion for improving healthcare and an innovative mindset to your consulting.
We require a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week. These hours can be completed any time Monday to Friday between 9am to 6pm.
This position can be performed anywhere within England, Scotland or Wales and will be well supported by strong clinical and non clinical teams in the eMed Head Office.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will act as an autonomous prescribing practitioner providing highly specialised assessment, treatment and expert intervention specifically for patients booking for mental health needs.
You will work as a holistic practitioner and offer a wide range of options and interventions where clinically appropriate
The ability to confidently manage a wide range of mental health conditions and presentations.
To act confidently within scope and know when to refer on as appropriate.
You will prescribe within scope and according to EMed and GP at Hands prescribing policies.
To have an open and innovative mindset to how healthcare can be delivered digitally to improve patient outcomes.
Triage and manage patients to reduce the impact on external stakeholders; ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional and onward referrals are appropriate in nature.
Communicate effectively over a wide range of topics with a diverse population to achieve best possible clinical outcomes.
Work collaboratively not only within the mental health practitioner team, but the wider multidisciplinary team and EMed Health team.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Registered with NMC with appropriate qualifications
Must be a qualified Mental Health Non Medical Prescriber.
Must have at least one year prescribing experience
Significant experience as a mental health nurse or practitioner, preferably in a wide range of settings and areas of expertise.
Must be confident and proficient in using IT and multiple systems
Must be able to talk and type at the same time.
Experience in digital health or telehealth (desirable)
Experience in primary care (desirable)
PERK AT WORK
35 days annual leave pro rated
Full indemnity cover
5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution
Life Insurance 4x annual base salary
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
Participation in Babylons refer a friend scheme
Private Medical Insurance for you (and your family)
Health & Wellbeing resources
Employee Assistance Program
Up to 5 days of study leave pro rated
Up to £80 towards noise cancelling headphones
Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20)
Live clinical and operational support
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Registered with NMC with appropriate qualifications
- - Must be a qualified Mental Health Non Medical Prescriber.
- - Must have at least one year prescribing experience
- - Significant experience as a mental health nurse or practitioner, preferably in a wide range of settings and areas of expertise.
- - Must be confident and proficient in using IT and multiple systems
- - Must be able to talk and type at the same time.
Desirable
- - Experience in digital health or telehealth
- - Experience in primary care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Registered with NMC with appropriate qualifications
- - Must be a qualified Mental Health Non Medical Prescriber.
- - Must have at least one year prescribing experience
- - Significant experience as a mental health nurse or practitioner, preferably in a wide range of settings and areas of expertise.
- - Must be confident and proficient in using IT and multiple systems
- - Must be able to talk and type at the same time.
Desirable
- - Experience in digital health or telehealth
- - Experience 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).
