Job summary
- Main area
- mental health practice
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-NC24-002-JW-B
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Copeland PCN
- Town
- Whitehaven
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health practitioner to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency primary care setting in North Cumbria.
Applications are welcome from experienced first level registered nurses – RMN, RNLD or practitioners with first level qualifications– Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist. The post is based at Copeland PCN.
As an experienced and competent practitioner there will be the opportunity to work within the primary care setting utilising a mental health service model. This offers an essential service for those patients presenting at GP practices with a variety of mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
Reception within GP surgeries can often be the first point of contact for people seeking mental health support. Referrals to the PCMH practitioner for moderate and acute mental health problems can occur at this stage as well as from the Acute Triage team made up of GP’s and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the practice.
The primary care mental health practitioner (PCMH ) role enables people to access responsive interventions close to home in their community. This way of working provides a person-centred approach with a focus on recovery.
The PCMH practitioner will be the main link between primary and secondary mental health services and will network with other community resources and providers to improve access to appropriate mental healthcare. There will be a good understanding of what services and resources are available to effectively signpost to a range of community-based options.
Working for our organisation
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.
The PCMH practitioner will complete specialist holistic assessment with patients supporting shared decision making including self-management. Evidence based brief biopsychosocial interventions will be provided where appropriate.
There will be a recognition and understanding of health inequality and potential impact, advice will be offered around making reasonable adjustments to ensure services are accessible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
The practitioner will work collaboratively with patients, carers, and their families networking with the wider multi agency team such as GP’s, Practice Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, voluntary and third sector organisations.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd April 2024
Closing date : 12th May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- evidence of post registration/psychological interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC or equivalent and local/national initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills for individuals with complex mental health needs
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Susan Skirrow
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01900 705825
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