Job summary
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker? Are you passionate about working with children and young people?
Then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a Mental Health PCN Link Worker to join our team. You'll be working within The Community Mental Health Hub which is designed to provide young people with expert help from one easy access point, and will be hosted by the Taunton Deane West PCN. Taunton Deane West (PCN) comprises of 3 GP surgeries in Wellington and Wiveliscombe.
This is an emerging flagship service, created as part of the ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme). The main goal for PCNs, as set out by NHS England, is to enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, and coordinated care.
Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for supporting the screening of referrals including signposting, offering information, telephone triage and where necessary face to face assessments to ascertain need.
You'll be closely linked with the Somerset Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Voluntary Sector and Schools whilst working alongside colleagues at the CAMHS Single Point of Access team.
You'll assess, signpost and offer short term interventions for children and young people for their mental health, ensuring that they get the best possible care and outcomes.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, continuing professional development and regular informal conversations around career progression, annual recognition awards to celebrate and recognise our colleagues achievements throughout the year and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London - there is truly something for everyone!
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
- Multicultural Network
- Women's Network
- Armed Forces' Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
- Autistic Colleague Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will hold current NMC, Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council registration and be working at or towards Band 6 or with equivalent skills and experience.
- To work as part of the Mental Health Hub undertaking direct/indirect assessments and consultations, offering advice, signposting and undertaking the appropriate assessment of risk.
- To support the delivery of a high-quality link worker provision into primary and secondary care. This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of children and young people.
- To support the PCN in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.
- To provide clinical supervision if appropriate and as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will hold current NMC, Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council registration and be working at or towards Band 6 or with equivalent skills and experience.
- To work as part of the Mental Health Hub undertaking direct/indirect assessments and consultations, offering advice, signposting and undertaking the appropriate assessment of risk.
- To support the delivery of a high-quality link worker provision into primary and secondary care. This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of children and young people.
- To support the PCN in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.
- To provide clinical supervision if appropriate and as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people with mental illness.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
- To have ability to manage a case load and experience of acting as care coordinator for clients on a case list
Clinical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience of providing mental health assessments
- Experience of managing risk in a community setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core qualification in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- oProfessional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people with mental illness.
- Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
- To have ability to manage a case load and experience of acting as care coordinator for clients on a case list
Clinical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience of providing mental health assessments
- Experience of managing risk in a community setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
