Job summary
We are excited to announce we have 5 x Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner posts available to work into the South Tyneside Locality. For 2 of these posts there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will have experience in working with adults with Neurodiverse needs and the successful will need to hold the V300 Non Medical Prescribing Qualification.
The successful candidate will be expected to work into various GP practices across the PCN area. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic mental health professional to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team who will be integrated within a primary care setting.
These posts align with the trusts values of community transformation by ensuring a person's biopsychosocial needs are met at the very start of their journey. The post holder should have excellent communication skills with a keen interest in service improvement and delivery. These posts comprise of primarily clinical working, including the initial assessment of an individual, delivering of psychological interventions, sign positing and managing a caseload. The post also includes elements of service development meaning it is an excellent opportunity for those who are keen to implement service change.
Main duties of the job
An experienced practitioner, providing professional leadership, support and advice within the multi-disciplinary team across a range of Primary Care practices.
Increase the quality of patient care and service within primary care
Provide a high level of nursing/professional care and treatment to Service Users accessing the service with high care needs due to their complex difficulties and/or associated risks.
Practice autonomously within the Pathway and in accordance with local and Trust Policy, Protocols, Standards and Guidelines.
The post holder will undertake advanced practice procedures and promoting Recovery and Wellbeing and maximising independence, this may include initial assessment review; therapeutic interventionsTo deliver a high quality of nursing care, assessment and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex and substantial difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance.
To seek support in accordance with Trust guidance.
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be committed to delivering excellent patient care. We are committed to providing both management and clinical supervision and will support with continuous professional development.
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.
This is a very exciting, diverse, and autonomous role, as such it will be vital to have positive working relationships with the primary and secondary care team, as well as third sector organisations, demonstrating the effectiveness of this service through the consistent use of appropriate outcome measures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th November 2023
Closing date : 1st December 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17th November 2023
Closing date : 1st December 2023
We welcome your application.
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).
