Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit new band 6 Mental Health Practitioners in PCNs across North Staffordshire and Stoke through Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). The adoption of the ARRS Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) is an exciting and new development that will build on and complement the progress of the new model of primary mental health care support.
Moorlands and Rural PCN consists of 7 member practices. With a team of 30 clinical and non-clinical staff members, the PCN covers a patient population of approximately 45,000 residents from the Cheadle, Alton, Tean, Waterhouses area of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
We are seeking to find Mental Health Practitioners who can come and make a difference. Providing high quality interventions in our new primary care integrated mental health service, working alongside other PCN-based mental health roles you will be an important member of our primary care team in the Primary Care Network.
Successful candidates must be experienced mental health practitioners and have experience of working in a Primary Care and / or Community Mental Health Team setting.
You will be a confident communicator with colleagues and stakeholders alike. Above all you will have the ambition and drive needed to work within an environment of change and innovation.
The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate outstanding autonomous and critical thinking and is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced mental health professional. They will, whilst acting within their professional boundaries, provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, assessment and management of care, including escalation to a more senior clinician. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the practice and wider primary care network. They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. They will liaise with other professionals and agencies both statutory and non-statutory and to provide a link between primary and secondary services from a North Staffs Combined perspective.
To undertake assessments of individual client's difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a 'partnership approach' engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing.
About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".
The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients with dementia and serious mental illness.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, escalating to senior MHP if necessary.
Take prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other caregivers, members of the clinical (multi-disciplinary) team and/or other agencies when necessary, reviewing care and communicating any amendments to the medical records.
To have responsibility for seeking support and advice from General Practitioner or senior MHP/supervisor in respect of issues and difficulties with individual patient care. To attend regular clinical supervision with the senior MHP in order to address caseload management issues and support effective care pathways.
Develop skills in respect of specific interventions that are appropriate to the clinical area and act as the lead in developing practice in relation to this.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Occasional exposure to highly distressing or emotional circumstances such as contact with patients who may be terminally ill or their relatives
To undertake assessments of individual clients difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a partnership approach engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing.
Support the wider PCN teams in the best practice management of mental health.
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
Follow clear referral and escalation mechanisms to meet patient need.
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
Responsible for safe use of specialist practice equipment.
Act as a clinical leader within own scope of competence in the delivery of health related services, ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority.
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
Identify own development needs in order to maximise potential.
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
To contribute towards to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards and implementation of these as appropriate.
To provide guidance and comments on appropriate policies as required.
To contribute towards and complete relevant audit and project work as required.
The above Job Description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your grade
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients with dementia and serious mental illness.
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice.
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, escalating to senior MHP if necessary.
Take prompt action on changes in condition, liaising with other caregivers, members of the clinical (multi-disciplinary) team and/or other agencies when necessary, reviewing care and communicating any amendments to the medical records.
To have responsibility for seeking support and advice from General Practitioner or senior MHP/supervisor in respect of issues and difficulties with individual patient care. To attend regular clinical supervision with the senior MHP in order to address caseload management issues and support effective care pathways.
Develop skills in respect of specific interventions that are appropriate to the clinical area and act as the lead in developing practice in relation to this.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
Occasional exposure to highly distressing or emotional circumstances such as contact with patients who may be terminally ill or their relatives
To undertake assessments of individual clients difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a partnership approach engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing.
Support the wider PCN teams in the best practice management of mental health.
Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.
Follow clear referral and escalation mechanisms to meet patient need.
Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
Responsible for safe use of specialist practice equipment.
Act as a clinical leader within own scope of competence in the delivery of health related services, ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority.
Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model.
Identify own development needs in order to maximise potential.
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
To contribute towards to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards and implementation of these as appropriate.
To provide guidance and comments on appropriate policies as required.
To contribute towards and complete relevant audit and project work as required.
The above Job Description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your grade
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Practitioner - RMN, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or OT - registered with appropriate professional governing body such as NMC, Social Work England or HCPC with evidence of professional updating and development in the delivery of service to people with mental health problems.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Assessment Experience
- Community Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Practitioner - RMN, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or OT - registered with appropriate professional governing body such as NMC, Social Work England or HCPC with evidence of professional updating and development in the delivery of service to people with mental health problems.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Assessment Experience
- Community Experience
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).
