Arrs Specialist Mental Health Practitioner For Primary Care

Job summary PART TIME HOURS - PER WEEK We are looking for qualified and experienced Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join us in Mental Health Practitioner roles, Monday to Friday across the Primary Care Network, supporting GPs with on the day Mental Health support for new roles will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need.
If you are proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting, we want to hear from you.
We are excited to be developing these community services and look forward to applicants specifically interested in working for: West Berkshire Rural PCN - hours.
Please make contact with the Recruiting Manager or the PCN directly if you have any questions prior to submitting an application.
Main duties of the job To provide a lead in supporting the PCN in triaging mental health concerns raised by on the day patient requests, providing specialist advice and support within GP surgeries.
To review patients presenting with mental health issues, consider a range of support and treatment interventions, providing them with highly specialised advice and signposting when appropriate and liaising with GPs and MH teams To offer brief interventions as needed problem solving, decision making, building resilience, building on personal strengths, risk de-escalation, medication advice and prescribing if a registered NMP Working as a member of the primary Care MDT and taking responsibility for the development and implementation of specialist mental health training to the PCN To provide a navigation role to help GP's make appropriate referrals to the relevant community and secondary care services - bridging the gap between primary care services such as IAPT and secondary care, working in partnership across the system.
Working pattern + Service operating hours Serviceoperates Monday to Friday.
Hours worked will match the GP surgeries you are assigned to and will be worked within 8am-8pm.
Typical shifts are 9am - 5pm, 8am - 4pm, 10am-6pm (subject to negotiation).
You may be asked to do a combination of these shifts each week depending on the surgery hours.
You will usually be assigned to 2-3 surgeries within your PCN.
About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust.
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us.
Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.A strong desire to work within and a good understanding of primary care health provision.Community or Primary Care experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illnessExperience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to people with a variety of mental health problems and serious mental illness For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Please dont hesitate to call: Samantha Danesh-Pour on 07500 783606 or email: wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or equivalent Evidence of relevant post registration training and development in particular motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed interventions, cognitive and behavioural approaches and psychosocial intervention Desirable Independent and supplementary Prescriber Recognised Post Graduate clinical or leadership qualification relevant to the role Experience Essential Minimum 5 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness Experience of providing a range of evidence based interventions to people with a variety of mental health problems and serious mental illness Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
Experience in physical health assessment for people with mental health needs.
Experience of effective collaborative working in partnership to deliver holistic health and social care outcomes.
Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience including primary care and community/ voluntary sector.
Desirable Proficient in clinical audits and research.
Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
Experience in service evaluation and improvements.
Experience working in a CAMHS and/or OPMH service Skills/Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Knowledge/ Understanding Essential Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Desirable Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies Other Requirements Essential Recognise peoples' right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect