Mental Health Practitioner
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Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity to recruit a permanent Mental Health Practitioner, to work in [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]. Successful candidates must be experienced Mental Health practitioners and have experience of working in a Primary Care and/or Community Mental Health Team setting. This is an exciting role for those who are proactive and passionate about innovation and providing high-quality care to people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and skill set in a highly innovative and creative environment. The Practitioner will provide triage, assessment, interventions and lead on development and implementation of specialist mental health training in the practice, whilst also working alongside a multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, a trainee Social Prescriber, Home Visiting Clinician, a strong multi skilled Nursing Team and Salaried GP's.
Main duties of the job
This role will work in Hawthorn Medical Practice, to provide early assessment, treatment and improved access to appropriate care pathways and provide evidence-based interventions for people with mental illness. If you have the skills and qualities that meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application. This post is full-time 37.5 hours, however consideration will also be given to a job share. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will fund. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service and are able to present a valid DBS certificate may not require a new check.
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will have clinics of booked appointments. They will include a combination of face to face and telephone appointments. During these appointments they will: Undertake a comprehensive assessment of a patients mental health needs. Assess and manage risk to patients and others. Formulate appropriate interventions, including prescribing medication. Update patient records contemporaneously including appropriate clinical coding. When necessary, liaise with and refer to secondary care. The post holder will manage the review of patients identified with Mental Health and Dementia, within the Quality and Outcomes Framework Managing all associated Reports, discharge summaries and blood results identified with Mental Health and Dementia The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues and support them with advice and guidance as required. Carry out planned audit of mental health prescribing and referral. Participate fully in the effective monitoring, review and evaluation of the service provided.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To be a fully qualified mental health nurse. Current registration with the Nurse and Midwifery Council and commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development. To be a non-medical prescriber or prepared to study to obtain the qualification. To have experience of practising in a wide variety of settings, understanding the role of primary and secondary health services in managing patients with mental health problems. Front line experience of using advanced assessment skills to determine the diagnosis and severity of mental illness. Extensive experience in assessing risk and developing risk management strategies. Vast knowledge of the different treatment approaches and rights of people with mental health problems. To have a deep understanding of the impact on mental illness on the individual, their carer and their family. Exceptional verbal communication skills, being able to engage with patients of all backgrounds and being adept at recognising when a more assertive approach is needed. Outstanding active communication skills showing empathy, picking up on cues and being able to check a patients understanding. To have a sound understanding of the relevant legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and the CPA. To be highly competent at written documentation. Proficient IT skills with flexibility to learn new computer systems. Substantial experience in education of other health care professions. This could be a developing role if the post holder does not have all of the skills required. In these circumstances support and training will be provided.