Mental Health Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mendip Vale Medical Group is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner in Primary Care to provide early assessment, intervention and support for people with mental health difficulties across 11 sites. This part-time role on compressed hours requires autonomous advanced clinical practice with onward referral to secondary services or NHS Talking Therapies as needed.

Applicants must have an RMN qualification or a Masters in Clinical Psychology, plus current NMC registration for adult mental health and

Qualifications

• RMN qualification or Masters in Clinical Psychology.
• Current NMC registration for adult mental health.
• Non-medical prescribing.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide early assessment, intervention and support for people with mental health difficulties.
• Exercise advanced clinical expertise within professional boundaries and offer advice.
• Identify, assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ mental health needs to improve outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans.
• Assess patients’ suitability for psychological interventions and medical treatment.
• Support patients to engage with appropriate services and treatment.
• Make onward referrals to secondary mental health services or signpost to NHS Talking Therapies.
• Work with GPs, nurses and the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

RMN qualification or Masters in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner in Primary Care within Mendip Vale Medical Group, a Partner-led service serving around 90,000 patients across 11 sites. The post-holder provides early assessment, intervention and support for people with mental health difficulties, working alongside GPs, nurses and other clinicians. The role is part‑time on compressed hours and requires autonomous advanced clinical practice, with onward referral to secondary services or NHS Talking Therapies where needed. Applicants need an RMN qualification or a Masters in Clinical Psychology, plus current registration for adult mental health and non‑medical prescribing.

What the job involves

• Provide early assessment, intervention and support for people with mental health difficulties
• Exercise advanced clinical expertise and skills within professional boundaries, giving advice
• Identify, assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ mental health needs to improve outcomes
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans
• Assess patients’ suitability for psychological interventions and medical treatment
• Support patients to engage with appropriate services and treatment
• Make onward referrals to secondary mental health services or signpost to services such as NHS Talking Therapies
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the multidisciplinary surgery team to provide integrated, holistic care
• Support the delivery of policy and procedures and give expert support and advice

Qualifications

• RMN qualification or Masters in Clinical Psychology
• Non-medical prescribing
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration for adult mental health

Experience

• Understanding of how general practices and GPs operate
• Knowledge of how secondary specialist mental health services are organised and operate
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice
• Interpreting and implementing local and national health policy

Other

• Patient-focused and compassionate about safe and effective care
• Reflective practitioner
• Commitment to the organisation’s ethos and values
• Resilient and flexible to meet service needs