Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

GP Assistant - Mental Health

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to offer the post of 2 GP Assistants - Mental Health Support for a fixed term 12 months working for North Derbyshire PCN.

1 x 37.5 hours per week - 12 month fixed term.
1 x 18.75 hours per week - 12 month fixed term.

This post has a primary focus on supporting patients with mental health conditions. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing GP Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting our Specialist Mental Health Practitioners and the wider Clinical team, monitoring patients' mental health, conducting necessary physical checks, and performing wellbeing check-in assessments for patients within the Chesterfield area.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post include offering and booking appointments for patients, as well as providing appropriate signposting to other mental health services. While formal qualifications are not mandatory, relevant experience in managing mental health conditions and working in a healthcare environment is preferred.

There will be a necessity to undertake a GP Assistant Accredited programme dependent on current experience.

About us

We offer staff a range of attractive benefits:

Health and Wellbeing Support:A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financialsupport and other support provided byJoined Up Care Derbyshire.Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
Wellbeing Hub:An onsite facility accessible to all CRH, DSFS and RPC - including a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
Learning and development:Arange of courses to help you grow in your career
Discounts:IncludingHealth Service DiscountsandBlue Light Card.
NHS Fleet Solutions:A cost-effectivecar leasing scheme including easy access to electric vehicles

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £24,071 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-NDPCN-7209733

Job locations

Ashgate Medical Practice

Ashgate Road

Chesterfield

S40 4AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Monitoring: Assisting Specialist Mental Health Practitioners in monitoring and documenting the mental health progress of patients with mental health conditions, ensuring regular check-ins and updates are conducted.

Physical Health Checks: Conducting basic physical health checks, recording vital signs, and assisting in identifying any potential health issues related to mental health conditions.

Wellbeing Assessments: Administering wellbeing assessments to patients, gauging their overall mental and emotional wellbeing and reporting findings to the Specialist Mental Health Practitioners.

Appointment Booking: Scheduling appointments for patients, considering their mental health needs and ensuring appointments are efficiently managed.

Patient Support: Providing empathetic and compassionate support to patients dealing with

mental health challenges, offering a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Signposting and Referrals: Guiding patients to appropriate mental health services and resources based on their individual needs, including referrals to specialist mental health practitioners or organisations.

Communication: Maintaining effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external mental health service providers to ensure seamless patient care.

Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations.

Continuous Learning: Staying informed about advancements in mental health care.

Attending Courses and study days as required in line with the role of Mental Health GP Assistant. Mandatory Training Courses to be completed in addition to this.