Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (SPCMHP) | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the delivery of Community Mental Health Services in Chelmsford. This position offers opportunities for career development, including a Medical Prescribing qualification. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health settings and possess strong communication skills. The role provides a competitive salary and various benefits, including a generous leave policy and support services.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless service to aid patient recovery.
• Work with GP and multi-disciplinary teams for patient support.
• Triage patients for appropriate support.

Skills

Good oral communication skills

Ability to manage difficult situations

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Due to these exciting changes we are looking for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services, Mid Essex. EPUT has in place excelling training and development opportunities allowing our staff access to strong career pathways, including a Trust bank that all new staff can automatically join to earn additional income or expand on their experience and knowledge in different patient areas. This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to support the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services

Responsibilities

• Provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patient's recovery and Well‑being plans in the community.
• Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi‑disciplinary perspective.
• Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.
• Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.
• Deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.
• As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on supporting the team's continuous improvement in the quality of their service, whilst safeguarding and maintaining a high standard of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.
• Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as BMI, Blood Pressure and request Blood Tests as appropriate.
• Assist with undertaking physical health checks for patients on the SMI register and support patients who are discharged from secondary care.
• Work with service users and carers, close to their home, to deliver highly accessible and responsive interventions via flexible referral routes, promoting an integrated, holistic approach to care. Driving is essential due to limited public transport in the Colne Valley area.

Career Development

EPUT are proud to support career development and can offer opportunities for career growth by helping you work towards a Medical Prescribing qualification. Prescriber training can support role and career development by enabling practitioners to take on greater responsibilities for managing patient care. This enhances patient care by supporting patients' timely access to treatment with medicines, enabling choice whilst helping to reduce waiting times, reduce hospital admissions and maximising the wider skills of the healthcare team.

Team Composition

The team will consist of Physiotherapists, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Community Psychiatric Nurses and Paramedics, based on a local population needs assessment.

Benefits & Support

• Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• OurEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a free counselling service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is designed to provide you with independent, free and confidential information, advice and support to help you improve your wellness and wellbeing. Free counselling sessions can be offered either via telephone or face to face on a variety of topics.
• Here For You is a new support service in response to the pandemic, specifically for people who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not‑for‑profit sector. EPUT staff can benefit from receiving support and advice via telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Support with long COVID – offering webinars and support groups to raise awareness and provide advice.
• Support with managing stress.
• Occupational Health support via either management or self referrals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English
• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.

Location

Chelmsford is a busy bustling town which consists of a shopping centre, restaurants and bars. It has easy transport links to central London which is 30 miles away and is also easily accessible by car as the A12 is the main road from London into Chelmsford and also allows easy access to the M25 and the rest of the motorway network. Chelmsford has been redeveloped in the last few years, providing new homes and attracting new residents to the area. Maldon and Braintree are close by and are easily accessible by car. They are smaller towns, but still have the essential shops and restaurants for all of the residents in the area.

Salary & Working Hours

Band 6 - £38,682 - £46,580 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - Base - Mid Essex - South Woodham Ferrers / Dengie

This post is advertised as full time, but there is an opportunity for you to work these hours over 4 or 5 days per week, giving you more flexibility and work life balance.

Leave & Pension

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Additional Working Arrangements

• Work that wraps around your needs.
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.