Primary Care Mental Health PractitionerinLewishaminLewishamPUBLISHED FRI 6 DEC 2024
Band 6: £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CASELOAD FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NHS SOCIAL WORK
Opportunity to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning.
Gain experience in conducting triage assessments and managing a personalized caseload.
Access to continuous professional development opportunities, including teaching sessions and reflective practice.
Direct interaction with partner agencies, enhancing service delivery through collaboration with Primary Care and other relevant organizations.
Engagement in a newly developed Care Process Model, leading to standardized and effective patient care.
Involvement in quality improvement initiatives to enhance pathways between primary and secondary care.
Contribution to community well-being by providing evidenced-based, psychosocial interventions tailored to individual needs.
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to join their Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) in Lewisham. This role involves delivering comprehensive mental health assessments and evidence-based psychosocial interventions to adults in the community, managing a caseload, and collaborating with partner agencies such as Primary Care and MIND. The successful candidate will participate in training, reflective practice sessions, and have the opportunity to develop specific areas of expertise within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, providing timely care planning, and ensuring effective communication regarding risk management. The practitioner will also engage with patients and their families to support treatment adherence and community-based wellness. The role necessitates adherence to safeguarding procedures and relevant mental health legislation while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and overall service development. Continuous professional development and integration within the local healthcare setting are also essential components of this position.
Key responsibilities include triaging referrals, providing timely care planning, and ensuring effective communication regarding risk management. The practitioner will also engage with patients and their families to support treatment adherence and community-based wellness. The role necessitates adherence to safeguarding procedures and relevant mental health legislation while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and overall service development. Continuous professional development and integration within the local healthcare setting are also essential components of this position.
Opportunity to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and learning.
Gain experience in conducting triage assessments and managing a personalized caseload.
Access to continuous professional development opportunities, including teaching sessions and reflective practice.
Direct interaction with partner agencies, enhancing service delivery through collaboration with Primary Care and other relevant organizations.
Engagement in a newly developed Care Process Model, leading to standardized and effective patient care.
Involvement in quality improvement initiatives to enhance pathways between primary and secondary care.
Contribution to community well-being by providing evidenced-based, psychosocial interventions tailored to individual needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT). We are looking for an experienced mental health practitioner; nurse, social worker, psychologist or occupational therapist to join the team.
From working in the team you will be able to gain more knowledge of completing triage assessments, having a caseload and offering short term interventions. The team is made of a diverse MDT, we offer teaching sessions, space for reflective practice and an opportunity to be a champion in your chosen areas.
You will be working as part of a Primary Care Mental Health Team to deliver timely assessments, care planning and evidenced based health and psychosocial care interventions to the adult population in Lewisham with mental health needs. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interface directly with partner agencies including Primary Care, Secondary Care and MIND to ensure effective service delivery and discharge planning.
The PCMHT's are now working directly with Primary Care and sharing the same electronic record system and the successful candidate will receive training. The team works with our newly developed Care Process Model to ensure our patients and carers receive standardised care.
- To support the team with overall management of referrals, providing timely screening, triage and trusted assessments for patients with a wide range of mental disorder.
- To be professionally accountable for a delivering a range of evidenced based psycho-social interventions for a specific case list.
- To work in collaboration with our partner agencies and the MDT to provide a range of interventions to support service users to stay well within their local communities including psychological, social prescribing and medication advice and management
- To work with patients and carers using evidenced based tool to inform care planning to support engagement with treatment and appropriate services.
- To support family and carers with the management of risk and to escalate all risk concerns as required ensuring that there is clear communication of risk to all involved with care.
- To develop a close relationship with Primary Care practices with the PCN, attending practice meetings and effective communication
About us
- Reporting any incident or Serious Untoward Incidents that may take place in a community setting and provide reports and accurate records relating to the
- Working safely to ensure safe custody of medicines, sharps, and clinical equipment in a community setting; and reporting of all incidents following Trust Policy
- Recognising and responding appropriately to self-harm and suicide prevention with particular regard to the risks in community settings, in line with Trust policies and training
- Understanding and working within the boundaries of the Lone Working Policy and awareness of Personal Safety in a community setting, including clear and updated communication with
- Responding to urgent situations, emergencies or crises using protocols specific to the local community
Safeguarding and Duty of Candour
- Understanding and implementing safeguarding procedures in a community setting; recognise, report and investigate safeguarding issues and raise safeguarding alerts if you suspect that a service user and/or carer has been exposed to harm or
- Understanding and implementing of Duty of Candour with regard to the particular issues in a community
Legislation
- Demonstrating an awareness and understanding of relevant and up-to- date Mental Health Law of particular relevance in community settings; ensuring adherence to legislation at all
- Having knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Programme Approach, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Community Treatment Orders.
Infection control
- Understanding and implementing infection control measures in a community
Communication and Collaboration
- Preparing and providing reports on information and statistics as required relating to case load, regularity of visits and details of contact with clients and
- Communicating/liaising effectively with relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programme of care is provided
- Working closely with relevant professionals identifying health needs of the practice population and support the development of services in response to those
- Leading and participating in team, locality and Trust initiatives as required and promote the strategic aims and objectives of the service, Nursing strategy and other relevant quality improvement initiatives in the
- Leading and actively contributing to clinical or governance reviews of the teams activity and the monitoring of performance in line with trust directives and audit programmes in the
- Documenting according to Trust policy, write in plain language, avoiding jargon and use of
- Engaging in practice reflection through clinical supervision and reflective practice groups and contributing to the delivery of clinical supervision to junior
- Demonstrate leadership skills within the clinical context of the community, showing awareness of the challenges facing staff working in a community setting and supporting junior staff as appropriate.
Quality Improvement
- To contribute to the improvement of pathways between primary and secondary care and where practicable, to standardise processes across the pathways
- To support primary care initiatives which improve the physical health outcomes of those with a long-term mental health condition and the mental health outcomes of those with a long-term physical health condition
Training Development and Education:
- To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy, identifying individual training needs.
- To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual Development Review/appraisal.
- To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP).
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To work as a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (PCMHP) in the UK, you will typically need a combination of professional qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, mental health nursing, social work, or a related field is often required.
2. Professional Registration: Depending on your background, you may need to register with a relevant professional body, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurses or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for psychologists and social workers.
3. Postgraduate Training: Additional training in mental health or specific therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be advantageous.
Clinical Skills:
1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct mental health assessments, evaluate risk, and develop treatment plans.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in delivering psychological therapies or interventions, such as counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
3. Crisis Management: Skills in handling crises and high-risk situations, including suicide risk assessment and management.
4. Understanding of Mental Health Disorders: In-depth knowledge of various mental health conditions and the impact they have on individuals.
Communication Skills:
1. Active Listening: Ability to listen attentively to patients and understand their concerns.
2. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Strong skills in conveying empathy and understanding through both spoken words and body language.
3. Report Writing: Proficiency in documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes clearly and accurately.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, providing support in a non-judgmental manner.
2. Teamwork: Collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care.
3. Cultural Competence: Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and diversity in mental health.
Organizational Skills:
1. Time Management: Ability to manage a caseload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
2. Referral Skills: Knowledge of when and how to refer patients to secondary care or other services as needed.
Additional Skills:
1. Use of Technology: Familiarity with electronic health records and telemedicine platforms.
2. Research and Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on best practices and evidence-based approaches in mental health.
Personal Attributes:
1. Resilience: Ability to cope with challenging situations and emotional demands of the role.
2. Integrity: Adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality in practice.
Employment Context:
- Experience: Some roles may require prior experience in a mental health setting.
- Location: PCMHPs may work in various settings, such as GP practices, community mental health teams, or other healthcare facilities.
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