Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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 for those presenting with a range of mental health needs to their GP.
This 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 needs of our populations.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To provide holistic assessment, brief intervention, and signposting to service users who present to their GP with a range of mental health conditions.
2. Interface with partners including secondary care and third-party organisations.
3. Support in training within primary care.
4. Engaging within MDT and multi-agency 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.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 18th February 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.
* 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.
* Post-registration qualification in psychological intervention.
* Experience of working within a community team.
* Non-Medical Prescribing.
Skills and Competencies
* 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
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and other local and national initiatives.
* 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.
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