Mental Health Practitioner

Beauchief Medical Practice; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Mental Health Practitioner to manage patient care and work within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, devising individualized care plans, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have current NMC registration and experience in mental health settings, demonstrating the ability to implement therapeutic techniques and communicate effectively with patients and their carers. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality clinical care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrates skills in assessing and managing mental health problems.
• Ability to assess needs and strengths of individuals and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Manage own patient group in line with practice procedures and risk management.
• Assess needs and devise care plans in partnership with patients.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Communication skills

Education

Current NMC Registration

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Beauchief Medical Practice are looking for a part time Mental Health Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team working one session a week (5 hours). The post holder will be willingly to engage with both health and community working. The person should be comfortable supporting patients one to one.

We are a two site GP practice in the south west of Sheffield with a practice in Totley (S8) and Woodseats (S8).

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY

Key Result Areas:

• Management of own patient group in line with General Practice procedures and risk management protocols.

Professional:

• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred to age of 18 and above.
• Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
• Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
• Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where the appropriate initiates any action.
• Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
• Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Practice.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Administrative:

• Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and Practice procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

About us

We pride ourselves on delivering high quality clinical care with a varied clinical team which consists of 4 GPs, 1 Physician Associate, a Nurse Practitioner, a Practice Nurse, 2 Health Care Assistants plus a pharmacy team that includes 2 pharmacists and 1 Pharmacy Technician all supported by our Administration team.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• Management of own patient group in line with General Practice procedures and risk management protocols.

Professional:

• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred to age of 18 and above.
• Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
• Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
• Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where the appropriate initiates any action.
• Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
• Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Administrative:

• Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and Practice procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration

Experience

• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrates skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
• Ability to assess the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques working in a multi disciplinary environment.
• Experience of using IT systems.
• Experience of working in a primary care setting

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.