Job summary JoinWest Kent Primary Care and become a vital member of our Tunbridge Wells Primary CareNetwork team as an Adult Mental Health Navigator.
TunbridgeWells PCN is made up of 8 member GP practices servicingover 80,000 patients.
They offer PCN services ranging from First Contact Physio,Social Prescribers, Physician Associate and Clinical Pharmacy to make a rangeof services more accessible to our patients.
Main duties of the job Socialprescribing helps to strengthen personal and community resilience and reducehealth inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health.
The Adult Mental Health Navigator will provide holistic support,connecting patients to local initiatives and services for practical andemotional support empowering them to take control of their own health andwellbeing.
The Adult Mental Health Navigator role will work as part of the newlydeveloped Mental Health Team providing support across the whole Primary CareNetwork and maintain a key role within the development of the PCNs IntegratedNeighbourhood Team and champion multi-disciplinary working.You will have the opportunity to join a monthly supervision group with other Social Prescribers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches from across West Kent for peer support and shared learning.
After the completion of probation the Mental Health Navigator will be supported to enroll onto a Level 3 Social Prescribing Course.
About us West Kent Primary Carewill act as employer for this role.
We are a collaborative and ambitious GPFederation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision inthe area.
West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisationwhose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care thatenables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.What we can offer:Favourableterms and conditionsMatch NHSAnnual Leave entitlementNEST and NHSPensionA comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleTraining, support, and development in your careerFlexibleworking arrangementsRecognitionvia Employee of the Month schemeWellbeingsupport and Employee Assistance Programme*Due to travelrequirements for the role it would be beneficial for applicants to have a fulldriving licenseOffice Contact: 01892481821 Job description Job responsibilities Provide personalised one-to-one and group-based support toindividuals referred.
Develop trusting relationships, giving people time and focuson what matters to them.
Provide non-judgemental support and work from a strength-basedapproach focusing on a persons assets.Take a holistic approach, based on the persons prioritiesand the wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing,such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caringresponsibilities.Work with individuals to co-produce a personalised supportplan to address their health and wellbeing needs as required and access to localresources/services.Conduct proactive wellbeing calls to those identified asbeing at additional risk of social and economic vulnerability.Work with specific group of patients experiencing variousmental health needs.
Complete relevant Mental Health Training Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level, Desirable Completed or working to complete recommended modules on Personalised Care Institute.
Experience Essential Previous experience working in the voluntary sector, primary care, population health, mental health, public health or health promotion.
Experience working directly with people including those with long term conditions, mental health issues or complex lives Experience of a personalised approach to supporting people, coaching and motivational interviewing Experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with organisations and individuals Experience of maintaining confidentiality Experience of promoting and raising awareness of a service Able to use Microsoft Office applications with above average capability with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Experience of using the clinical system EMIS