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Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Employer
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Hellingly, England
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year PA
Closing date
3 Feb 2023

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Sector
Healthcare, Nursing
Contract Type
Fixed term

Job Details

Band 6

Job summary This is a varied role working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the PCMHP will offer assessments, brief treatments and onward signposting advice to patients within a primary care setting assisting GPs and Health in Mind to manage the demand of mental health presentations within the primary care setting. The post holder will be offering input into the Triage function for the service, screening referrals and risk assessing based on the presenting need to decide the appropriate care pathway.

Main duties of the job The post-holder will be a member of a GP led primary care team, and the 'Health in Mind' service. Core functions will be to undertake screening and assessment of patients with mental health problems referred by GP's to determine the most appropriate intervention and offer support and advice.

The post-holder will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders including supporting GP's and primary care teams in assessing and managing risk.

The PCMHP focuses on ensuring the patient gets the right care and the right time focusing on the implementation of patient-centred care packages.

There is also an opportunity where required to provide supervision for students and other mental health trainees, and training to colleagues in the Health in Mind service. About us Health in Mind offer flexible working patterns and we provide opportunities for CPD within the service. We also prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and encourage engagement in service development and design and welcome feedback on how we are doing.

Covid-19 full vaccination may be a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.

Date posted 06 January 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £33,706 to £40,588 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-PC-20273-K Job locations Woodside

Hellingly

BN27 4ER

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Who we are

We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.

Where we are

We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.

What we can offer you

When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01903843000
Location
Trust HQ
Swandean
Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
GB

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