Primary Mental Health Clinical Team Lead

Job summary

Primary Care Mental Health Clinical lead B7: Coastal Primary Care Network (PCN)

Coastal PCN we looking for a dynamic individual to take over the development of a brand-new model as part of the transformation of mental health care in Cornwall. There has never been a more exciting time to work in mental health services, especially in primary care. We want to hear from people who have passion and creativity to help shape and build our new, holistic service in Coastal PCN. We aim to create a space where we understand 'what matters to someone' not 'what is the matter with someone'. Our new team will include a diverse range of people all there to listen, triage and hopefully help with aspects of a person's life that may adversely affect their mental wellbeing.

Due to these positive & transformative changes, we now have an exciting and unique opportunity for the right person to lead this transformation within the Coastal Primary Care Network under the employment of Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT). Our PCN has a population of over 28,000 people set on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall, incorporating 4 practices in close proximity, with excellent inter-relations and a long history of working together. Our population is diverse compared to other areas in Cornwall, with varying levels of socio-economic status, young families, and elderly patients all of whom make providing care very interesting.

Main duties of the job

The aim is to create a more sustainable and resilient PCN servicing the needs of its patients and ensuring the best possible care. The model in which we operate is around creating closer integration with community nursing teams, social prescribing and coordinated frailty management. We are committed to developing a team that trusts each other so that we can innovate and encourage continual improvement. We believe in patient-centred care that is meaningful, personalised, and valuable to each individual patient. This includes listening to, informing and involving patients in their care each step of the way. This will enable patients to effectively manage and make informed decisions about their health and care achieving better outcomes.

The individual surgeries regularly appear in the Top Ten Practices in the county based on the latest findings from the 'GP Patient Survey' - a huge ongoing national poll involving more than a million people a year. The survey covers everything from the trust patients have in their doctor, to the attitude of reception staff and how easy it is to get an appointment

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.