PCN Senior Mental Health Practitioner

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to enhance mental health services in Milnrow. The role involves assessing and providing clinical interventions for patients while collaborating with GPs and community resources. Ideal candidates will have relevant mental health qualifications and experience in crisis management and multidisciplinary teamwork. This position offers flexible working opportunities and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts across retail and leisure

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting is essential.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide interventions.
• Bridge the gap between primary and secondary mental health services.
• Support GPs with complex mental health cases.
• Develop mental health clinics tailored to community needs.
• Manage crises and promote self-management.

Skills

Mental health triage

Assessment and formulation

Clinical interventions

Crisis management

Collaboration with GPs

Training and education in mental health

Education

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is excited to advertise a Senior Mental Health Practitioner role across the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in HMR. The introduction of these roles supports the wider transformation of community mental health services for adults and older adults, bridging the gap between primary and secondary mental health services, and physical health services.

The Senior Mental Health Practitioner will be employed by Pennine Care but based within the Primary Care Networks, within GP surgeries, and will be accessible and responsive to GPs and patients within the Primary Care Network. The role promotes early assessment, treatment and improved access, providing evidence-based interventions for people with mental health needs. It helps people focus on achievable goals, access local community resources, and promote self-management.

Who we support

• Those with mental health needs that exceed the access criteria for Talking Therapies and do not meet the access criteria for secondary care
• People with serious or significant mental illness (SMI) who are in recovery and relatively stable in secondary care mental health services who could be cared for within primary care
• People with SMI who are eligible for an annual health check and medication review and improved access to physical health interventions

Role Overview

The post holder will:

• Be a key player within the Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (Living Well) MDT
• Provide mental health triage, assessment, formulation and clinical interventions based on NICE guidance within the locality
• Support an access function for people, ensuring swift and seamless access to the most appropriate care pathway and onward access to mental health services
• Develop and implement mental health clinics based on the needs of the PCN.
• Directly support GPs with the management of more complex mental health presentations and link with secondary care mental health services
• Support people presenting in crisis, assessing clinical risk and providing short-term interventions where possible to manage the crisis, link in to mental health support networks, and promote self-management
• Provide a link role between neighbourhood primary care services and secondary care mental health services for complex cases and issues
• Identify training and education needs for PCN & neighbourhood teams in relation to mental health practice and support the development of mental health training as required

Sponsorship Information

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply

Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You’re Offered the Role

If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email.

Pre-Employment Checks

To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years of employment. This information will be used to validate employment history and references.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Benefits and Opportunities

1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
3. Access to Continued Professional Development.
4. Involvement in improvement and research activities.
5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople.

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