Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Here at North West Primary Care Network (PCN) North Tyneside and in collaboration with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust, we are delighted to be advertising a Band 7 Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team.
You will be working within a small group of GP Practices across North Tyneside and you will have nominated practices that you work into regularly.
In line with Community Mental Health Transformation, we are forming stronger links with other primary care agencies, secondary care, and voluntary organisations to establish a multi-agency approach to providing mental health care and treatment across the area in neighbourhood teams. This will ensure that people with mental health needs receive the right treatment at the right time, by the right people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated person who is passionate about delivering the best care.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Mental Health Practitioner working in primary care, you'll work autonomously within the GP practices offering initial mental health consultation, assessment and formulation, signposting and onward referral, as well as providing brief interventions suited to patients in primary care.
You'll work as a member of the North West PCN team at the forefront of developing an innovative approach to mental health in primary care. You'll have excellent interpersonal skills, be committed to delivering excellent patient care, and have extensive experience of working in a range of mental health services. You'll be supported by the practice teams that you work alongside daily as well as having regular opportunities for formal supervision and peer support with other mental health practitioners working across the PCN and county.
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.
You will be employed by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust under Agenda for Change terms and conditions and based within North West Primary Care Network.
You will be supported within the practices as well as having supervision and line management with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust's clinical manager for primary care.
This arrangement affords full access to a range of NHS employee benefits as well as excellent support and development opportunities available through both North West PCN and CNTW.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Closing date: 2nd January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* 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.
* Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions/skills relevant to the post.
* Proven track record of post-registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
* Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions.
* Experience of working within a community or primary care team.
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards, and other local and national initiatives.
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and Competencies
* 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.
* Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Clinical Leadership.
* Teaching/Presentation skills.
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.
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