Job summary
"One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network (PCN) is a
collaboration of the 6 GP Practices from across the town. Working
together at scale to develop better services for our patient population of
approximately 72,000 patients."
"Whitby Health Partnership is a core member Practice of
the PCN and the second largest Practice."
"Whilst the successful candidate will be employed by,
and work at Whitby Health Partnership focusing on their patient population,
they will join a valued and existing team of 5 Mental Health Occupational
Therapists who work across the PCN. This team meets regularly which allows peer
support, and best practice sharing."
Main duties of the job
To provide a lead in supporting the PCN in triaging mental health concerns raised by on the day patient requests, providing specialist advice and support within our GP surgery.
To review patients presenting with mental health issues, consider a range of support and treatment interventions, providing them with highly specialised advice and signposting when appropriate and liaising with GPs and MH teams
To offer brief interventions as needed e.g. problem solving, decision making, building resilience, building on personal strengths, risk de-escalation, medication advice and prescribing if a registered NMP
To provide a navigation role to help GP's make appropriate referrals to the relevant community and secondary care services - bridging the gap between primary care services such as IAPT and secondary care, working in partnership across the system.
About us
Whitby Health Partnership, is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Ellesmere Port. It is an established leader in the provision of new and integrated healthcare, including supporting our Primary Care Networks One Ellesmere Port and developing quality improvement capabilities in general practice.
We pride ourselves on being patient focused, valuing traditional primary care values while always evolving to provide the highest standard of healthcare possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
- A strong desire to work within and a good understanding of primary care health provision.
- Community or Primary Care experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- Experience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to people with a variety of mental health problems and serious mental illness
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist.
- A strong desire to work within and a good understanding of primary care health provision.
- Community or Primary Care experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
- Experience of providing a range of evidence-based interventions to people with a variety of mental health problems and serious mental illness
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or equivalent
- *Evidence of relevant post registration training and development in particular motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed interventions, cognitive and behavioural approaches and psychosocial intervention
Desirable
- *Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- *Recognised Post Graduate clinical or leadership qualification relevant to the role
Skills/Ability/Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- *Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- *Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Desirable
- *Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- *Minimum 5 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
- *Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
Desirable
- *Proficient in clinical audits and research
- *Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
Personal qualities, attributes & abilities
Essential
- *Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
- *Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
- *Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- *High levels of integrity.
- *Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- *Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
- *Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- *Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- *Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
- *Observance of strict confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or equivalent
- *Evidence of relevant post registration training and development in particular motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed interventions, cognitive and behavioural approaches and psychosocial intervention
Desirable
- *Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- *Recognised Post Graduate clinical or leadership qualification relevant to the role
Skills/Ability/Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- *Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- *Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Desirable
- *Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- *Minimum 5 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
- *Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
Desirable
- *Proficient in clinical audits and research
- *Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
Personal qualities, attributes & abilities
Essential
- *Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative.
- *Motivated, forward thinker with ability to use own judgement and common sense.
- *Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
- *High levels of integrity.
- *Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- *Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations.
- *Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient.
- *Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- *Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort.
- *Observance of strict confidentiality.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
