Senior Applied Psychologist, LD CAMHS NHS AfC: Band 8a, Dudley
Client:
Black Country Job Support
Location:
Dudley, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
205723dbe328
Job Views:
80
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Are you an Independent and supplementary Prescriber or willing to train? Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse? Do you have a passion for improving access to high quality, innovative and compassionate services for people with mental health needs?
As a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting Primary Care Networks (PCN’s) to deliver high quality mental health support within primary care. This is a specialist role working at an advanced level and is embedded into GP practices.
As well as triage and assessment, the post holder will offer expertise in networking and navigation to promote the ease of access to a range of mental health support services. This role ensures that each person receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time and by the right person.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake clinical duties within a GP practice as an autonomous Mental Health practitioner working independently, offering a comprehensive triage (including risk assessment) without the need to see a GP first. These appointments are typically 30-minutes with patients aged 16 & over and through a range of contact mechanisms such as face to face, telephone calls & home visits (where appropriate).
* Diagnose (within scope of practice) and develop appropriate management plans based on evidence-based practice/NICE guidance.
* Provide short-term risk management intervention(s) when safe to do so within a primary care setting, working with patients and their significant others to develop risk management plans, which may include safety planning and self-harm management.
* Identify when risk cannot be managed safely in primary care and make appropriate and timely referrals to specialist mental health services, ensuring the safety of patients is maintained and close liaison with these services.
* Make referrals to various services across primary and secondary care mental health services, 3rd sector, and health and social care services.
Working for our organisation
Black Country Healthcare is encouraging a positive workplace that welcomes staff with a desire to perform at a high level. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Combining resources, strategies, and a talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Why is this the place to work?
* Beautiful and peaceful hospital grounds, with seating areas
* Good transport links around the midlands
* Working together with the local community to support patients and staff
* Good performance outcomes
* Training opportunities
* Excellent staff support facilities, dedicated Health & wellbeing team, reflective practice, supervision, and debrief sessions
* Opportunities to work with other services within the trust
* New, up-and-coming digital processes and support
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertake clinical duties within a GP practice as an autonomous Mental Health practitioner working independently, offering a comprehensive triage (including risk assessment) without the need to see a GP first. These appointments are typically 30-minutes with patients aged 16 & over and through a range of contact mechanisms such as face to face, telephone calls & home visits (where appropriate).
* Diagnose (within scope of practice) and develop appropriate management plans based on evidence-based practice/NICE guidance.
* Provide short-term risk management intervention(s) when safe to do so within a primary care setting, working with patients and their significant others to develop risk management plans, which may include safety planning and self-harm management.
* Identify when risk cannot be managed safely in primary care and make appropriate and timely referrals to specialist mental health services, ensuring the safety of patients is maintained and close liaison with these services.
* Make referrals to various services across primary and secondary care mental health services, 3rd sector, and health and social care services.
Person specification
Experience
* Leadership qualification or training or experience
* Experience of managing an SMI register
* Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway
* Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to work towards
* Experience of working in both Primary and Secondary Care
* Supporting staff in the day-to-day provision of clinical services
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