Job summary
This new
role of Mental Health Integrated Hub clinician will support the development of
innovative new teams as part of the integrated Primary and Secondary mental
health services each working across 2-3 PCNs in Oxfordshire. The role will be
part of the Primary Care MH team which will provide a local point of triage and
assessment for all mental health referrals within its locality, treatment and
improved access to evidence-based interventions for people with SMI. The role
will help people to focus on achievable goals and access local community
resources.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to delivering the
primary care mental health service model. This includes the provision of
integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network
within Oxfordshire.
Work as part of the MDT to
support and advise the Primary Care Team in triage, assessment and treatment of
patients needing mental health support.
Accept referrals direct from
primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and
ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.
Work with adults (18+) with
severe / significant mental illness, whose mental health needs can be best met
within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a
biopsychosocial model.
About us
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Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a small team, the postholder will
Contribute to delivering the primary care mental health service model. This includes the
provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network
within Oxfordshire.
Work as part of the MDT to support and advise the Primary Care Team in triage, assessment and
treatment of patients needing mental health support.
Accept referrals direct from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment /
treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.
Work with adults (18+) with severe / significant mental illness, whose mental health needs can
be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a
biopsychosocial model.
Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth
transitions between teams and services and facilitate an easy in, easy out approach to improve
access to evidence-based interventions.
Facilitate mental health and strengths - based assessments in primary care and support the
Primary Care Team in accessing appropriate level of services.
With the development of the Community Mental Health hubs, support the Hub team in building and
facilitating closer links between primary care networks and Community Mental Health Teams, Social
Care teams, community services and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations, to achieve seamless
transitions and support for people with SMI.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a small team, the postholder will
Contribute to delivering the primary care mental health service model. This includes the
provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network
within Oxfordshire.
Work as part of the MDT to support and advise the Primary Care Team in triage, assessment and
treatment of patients needing mental health support.
Accept referrals direct from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment /
treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.
Work with adults (18+) with severe / significant mental illness, whose mental health needs can
be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a
biopsychosocial model.
Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth
transitions between teams and services and facilitate an easy in, easy out approach to improve
access to evidence-based interventions.
Facilitate mental health and strengths - based assessments in primary care and support the
Primary Care Team in accessing appropriate level of services.
With the development of the Community Mental Health hubs, support the Hub team in building and
facilitating closer links between primary care networks and Community Mental Health Teams, Social
Care teams, community services and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations, to achieve seamless
transitions and support for people with SMI.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Experience and post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Experience and post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Ability to travel independently
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).
