Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health practitioner to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency primary care setting in North Cumbria.
Applications are welcome from experienced first level registered nurses - RMN, RNLD or practitioners with first level qualifications- Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist. The post is based at Carlisle Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) - covering Brampton and Longtown Medical Practice.
As an experienced practitioner this is an exciting opportunity to work within the primary care setting, utilising a mental health service model delivering an essential service for those presenting at GP practices with a variety of mental health problems.
The primary care mental health practitioner (PCMH ) role enables people to access responsive interventions close to home in their community. This way of working provides a person-centred approach with a focus on recovery.
The PCMH practitioner will be the main link between primary and secondary mental health services and will network with other community resources and providers to improve access to appropriate mental healthcare. There will be a good understanding of what services and resources are available to effectively signpost to a range of community-based options.
The practitioner will work collaboratively with patients, carers, and their families networking with the wider multi agency team.
Main duties of the job
The PCMH practitioner will complete specialist holistic assessment with patients supporting shared decision making including self-management. Evidence based brief biopsychosocial interventions will be provided where appropriate.
There will be a recognition and understanding of health inequality and potential impact, advice will be offered around making reasonable adjustments to ensure services are accessible.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Reception within GP surgeries can often be the first point of contact for people seeking mental health support. Referrals to the PCMH practitioner for moderate and acute mental health problems can occur at this stage as well as from the Acute Triage team made up of GP's and Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the practice.
The PCMH practitioner role works in collaboration between the PCN and CNTW NHS Foundation Trust to provide mental healthcare and treatment to patients within primary care settings. As such there are clearly defined management, clinical supervision and appraisal processes to support practice and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
To act as a designated mental health practitioner for Carlisle Rural PCN. To deliver assessment, care and treatment while being part of wider MDT planning to enable the safe care of people with mental health presentations.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th January 2024
Closing date : 3rd March 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
To act as a designated mental health practitioner for Carlisle Rural PCN. To deliver assessment, care and treatment while being part of wider MDT planning to enable the safe care of people with mental health presentations.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th January 2024
Closing date : 3rd March 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD Nurse registration or equivalent first level eg. social worker, OT
Desirable
- Post qualification training in psychological interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC or equivalent and local/national initiatives
Desirable
- an understanding of difficult to manage / challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments for people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- clinical leadership skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD Nurse registration or equivalent first level eg. social worker, OT
Desirable
- Post qualification training in psychological interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC or equivalent and local/national initiatives
Desirable
- an understanding of difficult to manage / challenging behaviours
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments for people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- clinical leadership skills
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).
