Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health clinician to work as a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner within Whitley Bay Primary Care Network (PCN).
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be working within a multi-disciplinary team; alongside other PCN roles including mental health practitioners, clinical pharmacists and social prescribers, as well as community mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary sector colleagues; focusing on a personalised care approach to achieve the best possible care outcome for patients.
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.
You will become part of our experienced healthcare team, supporting our core GP services by offering assessment, brief interventions and navigation to local services. You should have extensive clinical knowledge and experience across a range of mental health settings.
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.
Please find attached job description for full details.
The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced mental health practitioner who can work independently to offer assessment and evidence based brief interventions, risk assessment for acute distress, personalised care planning and signposting or referral on to recovery and support services. Applicants should have extensive experience of working within mental health supporting individuals with psychiatric and psychological disorders live as healthy and independent lives as possible. The role will focus on those individuals who may not meet the thresholds for secondary care mental health services, but who may benefit from a comprehensive treatment plan for mental health that addresses multiple areas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of community mental health transformation as outlined in the NHS long term plan.
The successful candidate must be passionate about delivering excellent patient care, and be dynamic and motivated. You must have the ability to work autonomously but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th February 2024
Closing date : 14th 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.
Please find attached job description for full details.
The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced mental health practitioner who can work independently to offer assessment and evidence based brief interventions, risk assessment for acute distress, personalised care planning and signposting or referral on to recovery and support services. Applicants should have extensive experience of working within mental health supporting individuals with psychiatric and psychological disorders live as healthy and independent lives as possible. The role will focus on those individuals who may not meet the thresholds for secondary care mental health services, but who may benefit from a comprehensive treatment plan for mental health that addresses multiple areas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of community mental health transformation as outlined in the NHS long term plan.
The successful candidate must be passionate about delivering excellent patient care, and be dynamic and motivated. You must have the ability to work autonomously but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29th February 2024
Closing date : 14th March 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, standards and other local and national initiatives.
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment and to work under pressure.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership.
- Delegation skills.
- Teaching/Presentation 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).
