Job summary
Senior Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner
Band 7
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - There is an option for you to work these hours over 4 or 5 days per week
Base - Basildon and Brentwood
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.
This post is advertised as full time, but there is an opportunity for you to work these hours over 4 days per week, giving you more flexibility and work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patient's recovery and Well-being plans inthe community.
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.
Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.
Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.
Deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of
Clinical/Practice governance.
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.
Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such BMI, Blood Pressure and request Blood Test as appropriate .
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. 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
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams and Inpatient Services to provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patients recovery and Well-being plans in the community.
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.
Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.
Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.
Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.
As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as ECGs and offer basic interpretation of the results.
- Trained Advance Nurse Practitioners (Independent Non-medical prescribers) who have diagnostic skills will provide consultation diagnosis and prescribe for a specific group of service users
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responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within their professional group and team locality when appropriate. As required by your Manager this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
Establish strong working relationships within the Primary care setting.
Provide the enhanced Primary Care team with educational support and training to enhance their knowledge of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral/review, professional or safeguarding meetings.
Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures in the delivery of care and also contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of new policies, practices and procedures by keeping professionally updated.
Ensure that professional accountability is maintained by liaising with the Trust Physical Health Lead ensuring that Clinical and Professional supervision is undertaken and opportunities to discuss and disseminate best practice are utilised.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within the locality.
Ensure the delivery of high quality care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and their carers.
Work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and community networks.
Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts Risk Registers.
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In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Report and document incidents as required and act upon findings as appropriate.
Assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process as required.
Be responsible for the administration of medications (nurse applicants), assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including:
- Providing education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance.
- Providing education and support to develop service users understanding of Physical Healthcare and training packages for staff
- Providing practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers and other professionals as required.
Provide specialist assessment and intervention commensurate with skills and training with colleagues where required.
Lead and participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care/care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medication strategies.
-
Create and maintain working relationships with statutory and non-statutory agencies involved in the provision of Physical Healthcare and Mental Health Care.
Work closely with and assist the Team Manager with development and implementation of operational/clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies as required.
Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals.
Complete and return timely and accurate statistics to the Information Department.
Ensure compliance in meeting agreed Outcomes/KPIs.
Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the MDT, EPUT management and primary care team.
Complete highly complex nursing needs assessments.
Ensure that the service, through the implementation of performance management, meets all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust and adhere to local and government initiatives.
Be able to use computer systems including Word and E-mail for effective communication of information and Systmone
Provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams and Inpatient Services to provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patients recovery and Well-being plans in the community.
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.
Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.
Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.
Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.
As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as ECGs and offer basic interpretation of the results.
- Trained Advance Nurse Practitioners (Independent Non-medical prescribers) who have diagnostic skills will provide consultation diagnosis and prescribe for a specific group of service users
-
responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within their professional group and team locality when appropriate. As required by your Manager this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
Establish strong working relationships within the Primary care setting.
Provide the enhanced Primary Care team with educational support and training to enhance their knowledge of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral/review, professional or safeguarding meetings.
Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures in the delivery of care and also contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of new policies, practices and procedures by keeping professionally updated.
Ensure that professional accountability is maintained by liaising with the Trust Physical Health Lead ensuring that Clinical and Professional supervision is undertaken and opportunities to discuss and disseminate best practice are utilised.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within the locality.
Ensure the delivery of high quality care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and their carers.
Work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and community networks.
Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trusts Risk Registers.
-
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Report and document incidents as required and act upon findings as appropriate.
Assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process as required.
Be responsible for the administration of medications (nurse applicants), assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including:
- Providing education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance.
- Providing education and support to develop service users understanding of Physical Healthcare and training packages for staff
- Providing practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers and other professionals as required.
Provide specialist assessment and intervention commensurate with skills and training with colleagues where required.
Lead and participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care/care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medication strategies.
-
Create and maintain working relationships with statutory and non-statutory agencies involved in the provision of Physical Healthcare and Mental Health Care.
Work closely with and assist the Team Manager with development and implementation of operational/clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies as required.
Deliver training where appropriate for other professionals.
Complete and return timely and accurate statistics to the Information Department.
Ensure compliance in meeting agreed Outcomes/KPIs.
Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the MDT, EPUT management and primary care team.
Complete highly complex nursing needs assessments.
Ensure that the service, through the implementation of performance management, meets all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust and adhere to local and government initiatives.
Be able to use computer systems including Word and E-mail for effective communication of information and Systmone
Provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken.
Person Specification
Education Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Education Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon Brentwood Billericay Wickford Primary Care
Basildon
SS13 3BB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
