Job summary
"I joined Valens Primary Care Network at the beginning of community mental health transformation. Across the country we are in a pivotal time in changing how people access mental health services, with Primary care now playing a key role. Working in Primary care has given me empowerment within my work and I feel privileged in being able to shape a person's journey and experience of Mental Health Care from the start. I can utilise my skills to offer person centred assessments and brief interventions as required, at first point of contact for many patients. Valens PCN are committed innovators in community mental health transformation and are working closely with CNTW the local mental health trust to provide great patient care, alongside support and development opportunities for all practitioners in these roles. I've felt welcomed and supported from the start and am excited about the future in this job. If you are a looking for a new challenge, to be able shape patient experience of mental health treatment from first contact, and be part of community mental health transformation, then a Primary Care role at Valens is for you"!
Primary Mental Health Care Practitioner - Valens PCN
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health clinician to work as a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner within Valens Primary Care Network (PCN) a leading, innovative GP practice with over 50,000 patients based in Northumberland. You will become part of a team; focusing on supporting the needs of our local population living with mental health and wellbeing issues.
Valens is leading on the development of an integrated care model for adult mental health and has established a new and innovative service by working in a collaborative and multiagency way with our local partners to meet the needs of patients with a range of mental health needs.
In this role you will be working within a multi-disciplinary team; alongside other PCN roles including mental health nurse practitioners and occupational therapists, clinical pharmacists and social prescribers, as well as community mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary sector colleagues; focusing on a personalised care approach to achieve the best possible care outcome for patients. You will become part of our experienced healthcare team, supporting our core GP services by offering assessment, brief interventions and navigation to local services to both working age adults and older patients. You should have extensive clinical knowledge and experience across a range of mental health settings.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
You will be employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions and be based at the Valens practice whilst receiving supervision and line management via Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Trust. This arrangement affords full access a range of CNTW employee benefits as well as excellent support and development opportunities available through both the PCN and CNTW. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work flexibly within GP contracted hours between 8am and 8pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays. You will be expected to contribute where possible to the enhanced opening access by providing a late clinic per week and occasional Saturday clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th June 2023
Closing date : 27th June 2023
We welcome your application and would encourage you to get in touch to find out more about the job and Valens PCN prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 13th June 2023
Closing date : 27th June 2023
We welcome your application and would encourage you to get in touch to find out more about the job and Valens PCN prior to applying.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration or equivalent
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration or equivalent
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
