Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care Team, Lichfield in Lichfield inLichfield PUBLISHED TUE 18 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust r93GkdJ0

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner Team as a Mental Health Practitioner based in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

If you hold a professional registration in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work, and are interested in creating a responsive and holistic mental health service within a primary care setting this may be the role for you.

Significantly more investment in Voluntary, Non-statutory services is being made as part of our transformation work, to help support you in helping your patients access the services they need. To drive this programme forward we need qualified mental health professionals who have the passion, enthusiasm, and skills to be part of this exciting, new way of providing community mental healthcare.

It's an exciting time to join us as we are a developing service, and you will play a pivotal role in support in the development of this service.

You will work with one or more primary care networks in the South Staffordshire area to provide assessment and brief intervention treatment for individuals presenting with mental health needs and will carry out mental health assessments following agreed practice guidelines as part of a Primary Care Network Team.

You must be fully qualified in the appropriate profession and registered with the relevant professional body. You must be able to travel independently across a large geographical area.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will undertake the development, implementation and review of care planning and risk management. Delivering a high-quality clinical service to Service Users, their Families and Carers in primary care.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Assessing people's mental health needs within a primary care setting.
The delivery of brief, short term, and low intensity psychological interventions for people with common mental health disorders.
Mental Health promotion involving the development of effective relationships between primary care and local communities and other services in the voluntary and statutory sector.
Provision of support and advice to GPs and other primary care providers.
Bridging the gap between primary care and other provider services to ensure fast and effective response times for those accessing services.
Demonstrate an attitude which respects the core values of the organisation and the principles of Recovery.

About us
If you would like to find out further information regarding this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Would you like to get a first-hand experience of the role and spend a couple of hours experiencing the day in the life of a PCN MHP in a GP Surgery. To arrange this, you must be an RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse), OT (Occupational Therapist), or Social Worker Band 6 or a highly-skilled Band 5 and have successfully completed your preceptorship.

To find out more you can contact the Team Lead, Lisa Walters, on

Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.

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To work as a Mental Health Practitioner in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key areas to focus on:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field is usually required.

2. Postgraduate Training: For some roles, a postgraduate qualification in mental health or a specific area (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy) may be necessary.

3. Registration: Depending on your profession (e.g., nurse, social worker), you may need to be registered with appropriate regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England.

Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others helps build trust and rapport with clients.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and without judgment is crucial for effective assessment and support.

4. Assessment Skills: Skills in conducting mental health assessments to determine the needs and risks of clients.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of clients.

6. Crisis Management: Skills to assess situations effectively and respond appropriately to crises.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on mental health.

8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

9. Clinical Skills: For certain roles, knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions (CBT, DBT, etc.) may be required.

10. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage case loads and documentation efficiently.

11. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage your own mental health and well-being while working in a demanding environment.

Additional Considerations:

- Personal Experience: Some practitioners benefit from personal experience with mental health, either through their own challenges or through connections with family and friends.

- Continued Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in regular training and professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in mental health.

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