Job summary
This is a varied role working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the PCMHP will offer assessments, brief treatments and onward signposting advice to patients within a primary care setting assisting GPs and Health in Mind to manage the demand of mental health presentations within the primary care setting.
The post holder will be offering input into the Triage function for the service, screening referrals and risk assessing based on the presenting need to decide the appropriate care pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a member of a GP led primary care team, and the 'Health in Mind' service. Core functions will be to undertake screening and assessment of patients with mental health problems referred by GP's to determine the most appropriate intervention and offer support and advice.
The post-holder will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders including supporting GP's and primary care teams in assessing and managing risk.
The PCMHP focuses on ensuring the patient gets the right care and the right time focusing on the implementation of patient-centred care packages.
There is also an opportunity where required to provide supervision for students and other mental health trainees, and training to colleagues in the Health in Mind service.
About us
Health in Mind offer flexible working patterns and we provide opportunities for CPD within the service. We also prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and encourage engagement in service development and design and welcome feedback on how we are doing.
Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCMHP role is varied offering the opportunity to work with patients at the entry point to our service. This role includes screening and triage of referrals, interactive risk assessment, mental health assessment and brief intervention. A core component of the role involves working as part of a team within Health in Mind and with GP colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCMHP role is varied offering the opportunity to work with patients at the entry point to our service. This role includes screening and triage of referrals, interactive risk assessment, mental health assessment and brief intervention. A core component of the role involves working as part of a team within Health in Mind and with GP colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent
- Include relevant professional registration
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent
- Include relevant professional registration
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
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
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).
