Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Mental Health Practitioners working in Sunderland Primary Care GP surgeries. This is an established team working in collaboration with our GP partners as part of Community Transformation. The post holder will need to be flexible in their approach, to respond to the needs of the service and demands of a busy primary care network. The role consists of providing assessment and brief interventions, who are presenting with a range of mental health needs to their GP. This is service allows a seamless interface between both NHS and non NHS services including drug and alcohol services and other professions. We are looking for applications from candidates who have experience of holistic assessment and providing brief psychological interventions. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dynamic with experience of working autonomously in a community setting, including managing risk management. This is an exciting time to work within a community service as we continue to work in partnership with other agencies to meet the need for our populations. Main duties of the job To provide holistic assessment, brief intervention and signposting to service users who present to their GP with a range of mental health conditions. Interface with partners including secondary care and third party organisations. Support in training within primary care Care planning Engaging within MDT and Multiagency working About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. This is a Primary Care facing team which is integrated into the Primary Care Networks, and GP Surgeries within the Sunderland and Washington area Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-CCG25-065-AB-A Job locations Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland SR5 1NB Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 8th April2025 Closing date : 22nd April2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 8th April2025 Closing date : 22nd April2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Mentor Training. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Post registration qualification in psychological intervention Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Knowledge and Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist Mentor Training. Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post. Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection. Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation. Desirable Post registration qualification in psychological intervention Experience of working within a community team. Non-Medical Prescribing Skills and Competencies Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others). Knowledge and Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives. Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland SR5 1NB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)