Job summary We are currently looking to expand our clinical workforce. We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 6 months psychiatry experience or experience in delivering mental health care in a primary care setting, and/or with experience of managing addiction. We are asking for a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. As a key member of the NHS PH team, you will provide care to PH patients, participating as a core team member carrying out triage for new contacts and referrals, assessments of new patients, ongoing case management and liaison with other providers who might be involved in the care of the patients. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of sick health professionals, assessing risk and providing holistic support to manage their programme of care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes GPs, specialist nurses, psychiatrists, and therapists. Main duties of the job Main duties, and person specification included in the attached JD. If you are interested in applying for a post please apply via the NHS Jobs website (search Hurley Group). Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day in London w/b 27 January 2025. Please note we have a strict three-year gap between accessing the service as a patient and working with the service as a clinician. We understand that PH work can be challenging and want to ensure people have enough time to focus on their own recovery before taking on the issues of others. Candidates would need to be available for an assessment day w/c 3rd February 2025 if they are shortlisted. if you have any queries please email Aswila.khannhs.net About us NHS Practitioner Health is a National (England wide) service for doctors, dentists and health and care staff with mental health and addiction issues which may be affecting their ability to work safely and effectively or return to work. The PH service also covers health and care staff located in Scotland through an agreement with Scottish government. The service aims to deliver positive outcomes in relation to - improvement in mental health and social functioning numbers returning to work/retraining reduction in risk to patients and the public reduction in regulatory involvement Date posted 09 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £60.75 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A1199-24-0077 Job locations Riverside Medical Centre Hobart House St George Wharf London SW8 2JB Bevan House 34-36 Springwell road Leeds LS121AW Job description Job responsibilities Please view attached JD for more information NHS Practitioner Health ( P H) The NHS PH is a National (England wide) service for Doctors, dentists and health and care staff with mental health and addiction issues which may be affecting their ability to work safely and effectively or return to work. The PH service also covers health and care staff located in Scotland through an agreement with Scottish government. The service aims to deliver positive outcomes in relation to - improvement in mental health and social functioning numbers returning to work/retraining reduction in risk to patients and the public reduction in regulatory involvement NHS Practitioner Health will improve access to mental health support for health and care staff who may be suffering from mental ill-health including stress and burnout. The NHS Practitioner Health will support retaining practitioners as part of the NHS England plan to retain a healthy and resilient workforce, in addition to supporting practitioners who wish to return to clinical practice after a period of ill health. The service will provide online and telephone support and offers a hybrid approach for staff to be seen for face to face/virtual assessment, treatment, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing case management. Each region has a Clinical Lead with a responsibility to act as a local champion and with a network of clinicians and therapists delivering care and support across the geographical area. PH practitioner patients will come from different gender, age and ethnicity groups. Around 80% of patients accessing PH are expected to have a mental health concern, around 20% to have issues that relate to substance misuse. In our experience this balance will change as the service develops. A proportion of our patients will be involved in regulatory processes, although we will offer support to help resolve issues before a patient safety incident or complaint has occurred. Job description Job responsibilities Please view attached JD for more information NHS Practitioner Health ( P H) The NHS PH is a National (England wide) service for Doctors, dentists and health and care staff with mental health and addiction issues which may be affecting their ability to work safely and effectively or return to work. The PH service also covers health and care staff located in Scotland through an agreement with Scottish government. The service aims to deliver positive outcomes in relation to - improvement in mental health and social functioning numbers returning to work/retraining reduction in risk to patients and the public reduction in regulatory involvement NHS Practitioner Health will improve access to mental health support for health and care staff who may be suffering from mental ill-health including stress and burnout. The NHS Practitioner Health will support retaining practitioners as part of the NHS England plan to retain a healthy and resilient workforce, in addition to supporting practitioners who wish to return to clinical practice after a period of ill health. The service will provide online and telephone support and offers a hybrid approach for staff to be seen for face to face/virtual assessment, treatment, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing case management. Each region has a Clinical Lead with a responsibility to act as a local champion and with a network of clinicians and therapists delivering care and support across the geographical area. PH practitioner patients will come from different gender, age and ethnicity groups. Around 80% of patients accessing PH are expected to have a mental health concern, around 20% to have issues that relate to substance misuse. In our experience this balance will change as the service develops. A proportion of our patients will be involved in regulatory processes, although we will offer support to help resolve issues before a patient safety incident or complaint has occurred. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC; hold a license to practice (ideally in current clinical practice) MRCGP or MRCPsych or RMN HHP or equivalent Desirable Part 1& 2 RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of postgraduate study in substance misuse Part 2 RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse or equivalent such as other specialist psychiatric experience in a related field e.g. eating disorders Experience Essential Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in managing mental health Significant experience of working in mental health and/or addiction Empathy and an understanding of distressed health and care proffesionals many of whom will have been reluctant to contact the service Experience of producing reports, assessments and presentations involving highly complex information. Experience of providing, receiving and processing sensitive or contentious information and communicating this effectively. Experience of building and developing effective working relationships and networking with senior professionals Desirable Experience of working with sick health professionals Personal clinical supervision Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC; hold a license to practice (ideally in current clinical practice) MRCGP or MRCPsych or RMN HHP or equivalent Desirable Part 1& 2 RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of postgraduate study in substance misuse Part 2 RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse or equivalent such as other specialist psychiatric experience in a related field e.g. eating disorders Experience Essential Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in managing mental health Significant experience of working in mental health and/or addiction Empathy and an understanding of distressed health and care proffesionals many of whom will have been reluctant to contact the service Experience of producing reports, assessments and presentations involving highly complex information. Experience of providing, receiving and processing sensitive or contentious information and communicating this effectively. Experience of building and developing effective working relationships and networking with senior professionals Desirable Experience of working with sick health professionals Personal clinical supervision 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 Hurley Group Address Riverside Medical Centre Hobart House St George Wharf London SW8 2JB Employer's website http://hurleygroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)