Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing robust assessments and implementing psychological therapy programs for individuals facing mental health challenges. As a key member of the Inverclyde Primary Care Mental Health Team, you will work collaboratively with patients and other healthcare professionals, ensuring a holistic approach to care. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a vital service, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Required to have a Diploma/Degree in a recognized mental health profession.
• Experience in supervising and supporting mental health practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise assessments and psychological therapy programs.
• Promote partnership working with patients and other professionals.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Risk Management

Psychological Therapy

Patient Care Planning

Education

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Degree in Social Work

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term post of 12 months.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4: 30pm.

The Inverclyde Primary Care Mental Health Team (IPCMHT) is looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to their team. This post will be recruited to on a fixed term (12 month) basis in the first instance due to the GG&C PCMHT service review that is currently underway.

As an integral member of the PCMHT, the post-holder will be responsible for:

• providing and supervising robust assessment
• risk management and implementation of psychological therapy programmes with individuals suffering with common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and adjustment disorder, using strength based recovery focussed approach that involves the patient as a partner in their care-planning.

The post holder is required to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by others. The post-holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. This involves working in the local GP surgeries and on occasions other community environments including patients’ homes. The service will provide sessional input to all GP practices within Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and form an integral part of the provision of mental health care at Tier 1 level. Clinical Psychology provision will be integrated into the function of this Team which will be further supported through close liaison with Inverclyde Community Mental Health Team.

Key functions include supervising the practice of others, liaising with primary, secondary and tertiary care services and supporting the team leader in the ongoing learning and development of the staff team and the PCMHT key functions. While this highlights the key functions, the role requirement extends to the entire community mental health service where required.

The applicant will require to have Diploma/ Degree level of nationally recognised mental health profession (e.g. Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy).

Informal contact: Susan Lindsay, Nurse Team Lead, 01475 558000, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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