The practitioner will work across multiple GP sites in Epsom, addressing the mental health needs of individuals who frequently seek support from their general practitioners. The role emphasises developing effective links between primary and secondary care mental health services, promoting a transformative approach to community mental health care. Flexibility to travel between various locations is required for this position.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our General Practice integrated mental health service (GPimhs) in Epsom PCN.
This is a Full-Time (37.5 Hrs Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) role. The post-holder will be working from the GP Practices within Epsom PCN and Horizon SABP Hub in Epsom.
- Ashley Centre Surgery, Epsom KT18 5DD
- Derby Medical Centre, Epsom KT19 8AG
- Fountain Practice, Ewell KT17 1TG
- Shadbolt Park House Surgery, Worcester Park KT4 7BX
- Spring Street Surgery, Epsom KT17 1TG
- St Stephens House Surgery, Ashtead KT21 2DP
- Stoneleigh Surgery, Epsom KT17 2LZ
Please note that post-holder will be expected to work across the Cluster of teams which include Integrated Care Partnership PCN and Banstead PCN.
GPimhs comprise small teams based across several GP Practices and are aimed at addressing the needs of adults who frequently attend their GP with serious/significant mental health needs that are not being met elsewhere including - people in recovery who are stepping down from adult mental health services, people on Primary Care SMI Registers requiring annual physical health checks, people with traits of personality disorder as well as those with a diagnosis.
These teams consist of a Clinical Lead, Mental Health Practitioner, Community Connector, Lived Experience Practitioner and an administrator. There is additional support from specialist psychiatry and pharmacy.
The successful candidate will take a key role in developing and shaping a major new and transformative approach to providing mental health care within the community. They will be responsible for working closely with General Practitioners and the primary care team to provide assessments, brief interventions, and care navigation for people with significant mental health issues living in the locality. The successful candidate will need to work closely with local mental health services to support an easy in and out approach between secondary and primary care. They will have day-to-day supervisory responsibility for the Community Connector role (employed by the Voluntary Sector) and for managing the clinical referral priorities.
As this role is based within a community setting we do require that you must be able to travel between multiple sites and trust locations within the set hours of your working day.
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
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