Job summary
- Main area
- Primary Care
- Grade
- NOT AGENDA FOR CHANGE
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 166-NDPCN-7209733
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ashgate Medical Practice
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £24,071 per annum
- Closing
- 28/07/2025 08:00
Employer heading
GP Assistant - Mental Health
NOT AGENDA FOR CHANGE
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to offer the post of 2 GP Assistants - Mental Health Support for a fixed term 12 months working for North Derbyshire PCN.
- 1 x 37.5 hours per week - 12 month fixed term.
- 1 x 18.75 hours per week - 12 month fixed term.
This post has a primary focus on supporting patients with mental health conditions. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing GP Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting our Specialist Mental Health Practitioners and the wider Clinical team, monitoring patients' mental health, conducting necessary physical checks, and performing wellbeing check-in assessments for patients within the Chesterfield area.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post include offering and booking appointments for patients, as well as providing appropriate signposting to other mental health services. While formal qualifications are not mandatory, relevant experience in managing mental health conditions and working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
There will be a necessity to undertake a GP Assistant Accredited programme dependent on current experience.
Working for our organisation
We offer staff a range of attractive benefits:
- Health and Wellbeing Support: A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
- Wellbeing Hub: An onsite facility accessible to all CRH, DSFS and RPC – including a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
- Learning and development: A range of courses to help you grow in your career
- Discounts: Including Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.
- NHS Fleet Solutions: A cost-effective car leasing scheme including easy access to electric vehicles
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Mental Health Monitoring: Assisting Specialist Mental Health Practitioners in monitoring and documenting the mental health progress of patients with mental health conditions, ensuring regular check-ins and updates are conducted.
Physical Health Checks: Conducting basic physical health checks, recording vital signs, and assisting in identifying any potential health issues related to mental health conditions.
Wellbeing Assessments: Administering wellbeing assessments to patients, gauging their overall mental and emotional wellbeing and reporting findings to the Specialist Mental Health Practitioners.
Appointment Booking: Scheduling appointments for patients, considering their mental health needs and ensuring appointments are efficiently managed.
Patient Support: Providing empathetic and compassionate support to patients dealing with
mental health challenges, offering a caring and non-judgmental environment.
Signposting and Referrals: Guiding patients to appropriate mental health services and resources based on their individual needs, including referrals to specialist mental health practitioners or organisations.
Communication: Maintaining effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external mental health service providers to ensure seamless patient care.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations.
Continuous Learning: Staying informed about advancements in mental health care.
Attending Courses and study days as required in line with the role of Mental Health GP Assistant. Mandatory Training Courses to be completed in addition to this.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above
- NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
Desirable criteria
- GP Assistant qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Prior experience in managing mental health conditions and working in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical skills experience such as: o Blood Pressure reading o Phlebotomy o Urine Dipping o Basic Observations
- Understanding of mental health issues and various mental health conditions
- Ability to work within your competence and know when to seek guidance from supervising GPs
Skills ans Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Empathetic and compassionate approach towards patients, promoting a stigma-free environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational skills to manage appointment bookings and patient records efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise own workload
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Good written presentation skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of clinical systems i.e. SystmOne
- Knowledge and practical experience of QOF and local enhanced services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Simmonds
- Job title
- NDPCN Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 859332
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