Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP)

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Job summary

The delivery of an enhanced Primary Care Team as part of a new approach to the delivery of Mental Health Primary Care services in Thurrock. This unique team will be based in Thurrock Locality. The post will be based in General Practice, working with existing Primary Care teams to triage, manage and follow up patients registered with GPs in the area.

The post will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care.

This innovative approach allows for new roles to complement the existing traditional General Practice roles to manage more patients at the point of contact. The team's skill mix has been designed based on a local population needs assessment and will consist of Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Paramedics.

This is an exciting new role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patient's recovery and Well-being plans in the community.o Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.o Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commissionstandards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.o Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.o Deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.o As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on supporting the team's continuous improvement in the quality of their service, whilst safeguarding and maintaining a high standard of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer

Important notice: On 9th November 2021 the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) formally announced that individuals undertaking CQC regulated activities in England must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than 1st April 2022. The purpose of this is to protect all those that use health and social care services, as well as to protect colleagues, and to help reduce the amount of COVID-19 related sickness absences.

Please note that for all roles at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust that fall into the regulated activity criteria, evidence of vaccination status (first and second dose) will become a condition of employment from 1st April 2022. Therefore, please note that if you are successfully appointed at EPUT for one of these roles, your vaccination status will form part of your pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

22 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-3283-H

Job locations

Thurrock

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT is currently undertaking a substantial transformation project within our community mental health services, something of which supports the NHS 5 Year forward plan and the increase in mental health funding announced by the Government.

Due to these exciting changes we are looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services, South West Essex. EPUT has in place excelling training and development opportunities allowing our staff access to strong career pathways, including a Trust bank that all new staff can automatically join to earn additional income or expand on their experience and knowledge in different patient areas. This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services

The successful candidate will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care. This innovative approach allows for new roles to complement the existing traditional General Practice roles to manage more patients at the point of contact. The teams skill mix has been designed based on a local population needs assessment and will consist of Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Paramedics.

They will be highly skilled and a motivated Mental Health Nurse and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team, at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. The postholder will work with service users and carers, close to their home, to deliver highly accessible and responsive interventions via flexible referral routes. The key principles of the team are to offer interventions within Primary Care to promote a truly integrated, holistic approach to care.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Registered Mental Health (RMN)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
  • Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective

Annual leave entitlementIn line with the Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on appointment to the NHS you will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays. Your entitlement will increase after 5 years NHS Service to 29 days plus bank holidays per year and then increase again to 33 days plus bank holidays after 10 years service.EPUT Support ServicesAs a Trust we recognise that the last year has been challenging for us all, but EPUT are proud to support every individual with access to various support services, whether it be in regards to your work or personal life. The types of support that EPUT has available are: .. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free counselling service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is designed to provide you with independent, free and confidential information, advice and support to help you improve your wellness and wellbeing. Free counselling sessions can be offered either via telephone or face to face on a variety of topics. Here For You is a new support service in response to the pandemic, specifically for people who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector. EPUT staff can benefit from receiving support and advice via telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support with long COVID offering webinars and support groups to raise awareness and provide advice. Support with managing stress. Occupational Health support via either management or self referrals.The Trust can also offer a range of benefits such as: Lifestyle & Everyday Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Car Leasing etc. of which more information can be provided on appointment to the role.Please contact the Recruitment Team for further information on this at epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.netRelocation ExpensesThe Trust can offer a generous relocation package of up to £8000, which is dependent on eligibility and offered under specific terms. Please email Leanne Reardon at leanne.reardon@nhs.net in order to discuss this further.Area of work

Thurrock is located on the north shore of the River Thames, just a short stone's throw to the east of London, and Essex to the north and west. There is a mixture of lively towns and peaceful villages surrounded by acres of parks and countryside. There is a massive investment being made to Thurrock, bringing new jobs, opportunities and new homes. Thurrock is home to Lakeside Shopping Centre and just a short car ride into Kent via the M25 for Bluewater Sopping Centre. Thurrock is also on the main train line and as links to London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT is currently undertaking a substantial transformation project within our community mental health services, something of which supports the NHS 5 Year forward plan and the increase in mental health funding announced by the Government.

Due to these exciting changes we are looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services, South West Essex. EPUT has in place excelling training and development opportunities allowing our staff access to strong career pathways, including a Trust bank that all new staff can automatically join to earn additional income or expand on their experience and knowledge in different patient areas. This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services

The successful candidate will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care. This innovative approach allows for new roles to complement the existing traditional General Practice roles to manage more patients at the point of contact. The teams skill mix has been designed based on a local population needs assessment and will consist of Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Paramedics.

They will be highly skilled and a motivated Mental Health Nurse and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team, at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. The postholder will work with service users and carers, close to their home, to deliver highly accessible and responsive interventions via flexible referral routes. The key principles of the team are to offer interventions within Primary Care to promote a truly integrated, holistic approach to care.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Registered Mental Health (RMN)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
  • Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective

Annual leave entitlementIn line with the Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on appointment to the NHS you will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays. Your entitlement will increase after 5 years NHS Service to 29 days plus bank holidays per year and then increase again to 33 days plus bank holidays after 10 years service.EPUT Support ServicesAs a Trust we recognise that the last year has been challenging for us all, but EPUT are proud to support every individual with access to various support services, whether it be in regards to your work or personal life. The types of support that EPUT has available are: .. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free counselling service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is designed to provide you with independent, free and confidential information, advice and support to help you improve your wellness and wellbeing. Free counselling sessions can be offered either via telephone or face to face on a variety of topics. Here For You is a new support service in response to the pandemic, specifically for people who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector. EPUT staff can benefit from receiving support and advice via telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support with long COVID offering webinars and support groups to raise awareness and provide advice. Support with managing stress. Occupational Health support via either management or self referrals.The Trust can also offer a range of benefits such as: Lifestyle & Everyday Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Car Leasing etc. of which more information can be provided on appointment to the role.Please contact the Recruitment Team for further information on this at epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.netRelocation ExpensesThe Trust can offer a generous relocation package of up to £8000, which is dependent on eligibility and offered under specific terms. Please email Leanne Reardon at leanne.reardon@nhs.net in order to discuss this further.Area of work

Thurrock is located on the north shore of the River Thames, just a short stone's throw to the east of London, and Essex to the north and west. There is a mixture of lively towns and peaceful villages surrounded by acres of parks and countryside. There is a massive investment being made to Thurrock, bringing new jobs, opportunities and new homes. Thurrock is home to Lakeside Shopping Centre and just a short car ride into Kent via the M25 for Bluewater Sopping Centre. Thurrock is also on the main train line and as links to London.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health (RMN)
  • Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
  • Mentorship Preparation
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
  • High standard of education
  • Good written and spoken English

Desirable

  • Venepuncture trained
  • Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
  • Trained to deliver Physical Health screening.

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
  • Literate in IT/Computer Skills
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
  • Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
  • Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
  • Self-motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
  • Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
  • Ability to work within a Multi-discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Fitness Analysis as appropriate
  • Current driving licence
  • Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

  • Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health (RMN)
  • Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
  • Mentorship Preparation
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
  • Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
  • High standard of education
  • Good written and spoken English

Desirable

  • Venepuncture trained
  • Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
  • Trained to deliver Physical Health screening.

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
  • Literate in IT/Computer Skills
  • Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
  • Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
  • Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
  • Self-motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
  • Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
  • Ability to work within a Multi-discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Fitness Analysis as appropriate
  • Current driving licence
  • Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Desirable

  • Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thurrock

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thurrock

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Matt Auckburally

mamade.auckburally@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 February 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-3283-H

Job locations

Thurrock

Thurrock

RM16 2PX


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