Senior Mental Health Practitioner

GPDQ; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to deliver high-quality mental health support through digital platforms. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, providing compassionate care via video and telephone consultations. You will work independently while receiving clinical supervision and support from a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in mental health assessments and evidence-based treatment recommendations will play a vital role in enhancing patient well-being. Join a forward-thinking company that values technology and collaboration in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Primary Care or General Practice.
• Experience managing a caseload in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial remote assessments for patients experiencing mental health concerns.
• Provide health promotion and self-care advice to empower patients.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient-Centered Care

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

Remote Assessments

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)

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Contract: Locum/temporary (up to 6 months)

Service Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 08.00-20.00

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health support through innovative digital platforms? As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be the first point of contact for patients experiencing mental health concerns, providing compassionate, patient-centred care via video and telephone consultations.

This role allows you to work independently while benefiting from clinical supervision and multidisciplinary support. You will collaborate closely with GPs, carrying out mental health assessments and making evidence-based treatment recommendations to support patients with a wide range of mental health concerns. Your interventions will play a crucial role in enhancing patient well-being and ensuring timely escalations when needed.

About Us

GPDQ provides nationwide healthcare services for individuals, businesses, and the NHS. Led by NHS GP, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anshu Bhagat, with services delivered by a multidisciplinary team, we harness the benefits of technology to deliver better local access to healthcare. Our services include GP consultations, physiotherapy, mental health, audiology, health checks, blood tests, vaccinations, and more. Consultations take place online, at home, or in a clinic with a GPDQ-vetted GMC-registered NHS GP or highly skilled multidisciplinary team member.

Your Responsibilities

1. Carry out initial remote assessments for patients experiencing mental health concerns.
2. Perform holistic assessments addressing physical, mental, social, and well-being needs.
3. Use evidence-based, patient-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
4. Provide health promotion and self-care advice, empowering patients to manage their mental health effectively.
5. Escalate care appropriately based on clinical need and complexity.
6. Liaise with clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
7. Act as a key point of contact for patients regarding mental health and well-being concerns.
8. Support and manage patients in crisis, making timely and appropriate referrals.
9. Signpost patients to the most suitable services or care settings.
10. Stay up to date with current clinical practices and developments in mental health care.
11. Participate in regular clinical supervision, contributing to service improvements and best practices.

Experience Required

1. NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of two years’ experience in Primary Care or General Practice (ideally working at band 8a level).
2. Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) – Essential.
3. Experience managing a caseload in a mental health setting.
4. Strong care planning and risk assessment skills.
5. Experience working within multi-disciplinary mental health services.
6. Experience in primary care settings.
7. Experience conducting remote assessments via telephone or video consultations.
8. Evidence of ongoing professional development, including relevant training.
9. Significant post-registration experience in a mental health setting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices