Integrated Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

You will be responsible for the clinical care support and treatment of patients with a mental health presentation within the North Uttlesford Primary Care Network (PCN). You will contribute to the development of new ways of working as a key member of the PCN. This post will involve working with other agencies to support the development of resilient communities and the management of good mental health in line with West Essex Health and Care Partnership objectives and domains and the NHSE Long term plan.

This post holder will be integral to the delivery of an integrated needs led care and interventions approach within the PCN.

Working collaboratively with all members of the PCN team to deliver holistic and recovery focused intervention to the residents of North Uttlesford PCN.

The post holder will facilitate the management of flow and capacity at a primary care level and the interface with secondary care mental health and the voluntary sector.

The post holder will work with the wider health and social care economy including non-statutory and statutory organisations in the creation of integrated care plans to support people in their communities.

Developing and supporting 'The lived experience agenda' with Patient and Carer engagement and involvement in service transformation and delivery is an integral requirement of this post.

This post requires the delivery of direct patient assessment care and management functions in collaboration with the wider PCN team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

If RMN - Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to undertake the training

Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience of working within a Mental Health setting

Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself

Robust clinical judgement

Ability to work autonomously and take an appropriate level of responsibility

Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands for referrals, allocations, monitoring of KPI's and clinical caseload management

To hold a UK driving licence, essential to drive to Primary care network bases and trust sites.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.