First-Contact Mental Health Practitioner - Flexible, Field-Based

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Thirsk; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to offer specialist mental health advice and care within primary care. The role involves collaborating with GP practices, conducting assessments, and facilitating safe transitions to services. Applicants should be registered mental health professionals with strong communication and leadership skills. Flexible working conditions apply, including travel between GP practices, ensuring quality support for patients in various settings.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Sponsorship for Health and Care Worker visa

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professionals: NMC Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers (England), HCPC Occupational Therapists.
• Good understanding of primary care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health advice and clinical care for patients.
• Conduct triage, assessments, brief interventions and reviews.
• Facilitate safe transitions between mental health services and Primary Care.
• Offer psycho-social interventions in various settings.
• Collaborate with GP practices and community services.
• Act as a clinical adviser to GPs.
• Support networks across the PCN.
• Advise on patient care management and sign-posting.
• Share information on local resources.
• Maintain accountable patient care.

Skills

Strong leadership characteristics

Excellent communication

Networking expertise

Ability to work systemically

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

Registered mental health professional

Job description

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to offer specialist mental health advice and care within primary care. The role involves collaborating with GP practices, conducting assessments, and facilitating safe transitions to services. Applicants should be registered mental health professionals with strong communication and leadership skills. Flexible working conditions apply, including travel between GP practices, ensuring quality support for patients in various settings.