Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP)
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP)
Band 6 Previous applicants need not apply We are excited to announce with the mental health transformation funding we are able to recruit Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners. Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of an enhanced Primary Care Team as part of a new approach to the delivery of Mental Health Primary Care services in Southend area PCNs. This is a hybrid post with the successful candidates based both in GP practices and working from home. The primary care mental health practitioners work with existing Primary Care teams to triage, assess and offer follow up treatment to patients registered with GPs in the local area. The post can be offered as a developmental Band 5 post and the post holder will be supported and trained to develop their skills and knowledge under supervision. The Band 5 staff will increasingly work independently, but always under supervision according to their knowledge, skills and competency. The post will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care. This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care. Main Duties of the Job
As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner you will be a highly skilled and motivated Mental Health Nurse, or Allied Healthcare Professional, and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner you will be able to work autonomously and be confident in your ability to provide evidence based psychological and non-psychological treatments for common mental health disorders. This will be in the context of a wider programme of mental health service transformation aimed at creating more capacity and supporting services to become more inclusive and accessible by removing boundaries between services and organising care, based on individual need. The role will actively change the way that services are designed and delivered for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage in Southend. About Us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job Responsibilities
For further detailed information please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Knowledge
Registered Health Professional Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC Venepuncture trained Trained to deliver Physical Health screening Skills/Experience
Experience of working within a Mental Health setting Literate in IT/Computer Skills Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff. 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. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP)
Band 6 Previous applicants need not apply We are excited to announce with the mental health transformation funding we are able to recruit Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners. Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of an enhanced Primary Care Team as part of a new approach to the delivery of Mental Health Primary Care services in Southend area PCNs. This is a hybrid post with the successful candidates based both in GP practices and working from home. The primary care mental health practitioners work with existing Primary Care teams to triage, assess and offer follow up treatment to patients registered with GPs in the local area. The post can be offered as a developmental Band 5 post and the post holder will be supported and trained to develop their skills and knowledge under supervision. The Band 5 staff will increasingly work independently, but always under supervision according to their knowledge, skills and competency. The post will assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care. This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care. Main Duties of the Job
As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner you will be a highly skilled and motivated Mental Health Nurse, or Allied Healthcare Professional, and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner you will be able to work autonomously and be confident in your ability to provide evidence based psychological and non-psychological treatments for common mental health disorders. This will be in the context of a wider programme of mental health service transformation aimed at creating more capacity and supporting services to become more inclusive and accessible by removing boundaries between services and organising care, based on individual need. The role will actively change the way that services are designed and delivered for people experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage in Southend. About Us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job Responsibilities
For further detailed information please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Knowledge
Registered Health Professional Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC Venepuncture trained Trained to deliver Physical Health screening Skills/Experience
Experience of working within a Mental Health setting Literate in IT/Computer Skills Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff. 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. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
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