Mental Health Pathway Facilitator
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Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting a temporary 9 month contract for a Band 4 practitioner, to work in our Mental Health Access Service at St Mary's Hospital. Working in Portsmouth offers a diverse inner-city client base. We want you to come and join us helping our service users connect to the most suitable service for their mental health needs.
We are expanding out team who provide Portsmouth residents with quick access to a range of services for expert assessment and interventions. This includes a telephone line that residents can access, our team of call handlers will ensure we connect the service user to a suitable pathway linking in with a variety of other agencies.
If you have great communication skills and thrive to make a difference, Access is the place you can build on your skills and make a difference to someone's journey through recovery. In return for your contribution and enthusiasm we are able to offer you a range of opportunities to develop your skill. We are committed to supporting our staff to flourish and progress.
If you are looking for somewhere you can make a real difference and are passionate about keep people safe, well and out of hospital, a career with us may be just what you're looking for.
Main duties of the job
*To demonstrate an empathic understanding of mental health problems and issues.
*To actively listen and autonomously help the service user to initiate a care plan, providing them with recommendations of services or linking them in with the appropriate teams.
*To liaise with other agencies including Mental Health Teams with regard to the transfer of care to the appropriate agency.
*To identify and provide the necessary support/advice to patients on practical issues relating to living skills such as nutritional management, self-care, social skills, benefits, housing, education, training and occupational activities.
*To maintain effective relationships with members of the Access team and the wider community.
*Maintain effective relationships with the service user, relatives, friends, and other involved helpers.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
449-MHS-7098
Job locations
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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