Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated practitioner to join our core community mental health team. Working as dedicated practitioner to the primary care network (PCN) you will be part of a multiagency team alongside mental health treatment practitioners, psychology, psychiatry and social care.
The successfulcandidate will provide a combined consultation, advice, triage and liaison function.
support shared decision-making about self-management;
facilitate onward access to treatment services;
provide brief psychological interventions, where appropriate.
- Work closely with other PCN-based roles to help address the potential range of biopsychosocial needs of patients with mental health problems. This will include the PCNs MAT, including, for example, PCN clinical pharmacists for medication reviews, and social prescribing link workers for access to community-based support.
- Operate without the need for formal referral from GPs, including accepting some direct bookings where appropriate, subject to agreement on volumes and the mechanism of access between the PCN and mental health team.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely and co-operatively with others to ensure safe and timely provision of evidence based interventions.
- Working within a locality service and through participation in the local referral and care pathway, provide clinical assessment and appropriate triage with a view to risk assessment, risk management, safeguarding, sign posting, treatment or onward referral in response to identified patient need.
- Provide front line assessment to clarify the service most beneficial to the patient. This assessment may be undertaken jointly with other statutory or non-statutory members of staff.
- Following assessment, where indicated, provide treatment using effective, evidence based brief interventions as appropriate.
- Work closely with others, providing advice and guidance, where required, along with a more in-depth holistic mental health assessment if this is indicated. This will include a care plan linking patients into additional services, if required. The aim being to support people to address issues that may be impacting on the effectiveness of the therapy that they are receiving.
- Promote inclusion of patients, carers, families and communities in all areas of practice.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a combined consultation, advice, triage and liaison function.
- Work with patients to:
support shared decision-making about self-management;
facilitate onward access to treatment services;
provide brief psychological interventions, where appropriate.
- Work closely with other PCN-based roles to help address the potential range of biopsychosocial needs of patients with mental health problems. This will include the PCNs MAT, including, for example, PCN clinical pharmacists for medication reviews, and social prescribing link workers for access to community-based support.
- Operate without the need for formal referral from GPs, including accepting some direct bookings where appropriate, subject to agreement on volumes and the mechanism of access between the PCN and mental health team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a combined consultation, advice, triage and liaison function.
- Work with patients to:
support shared decision-making about self-management;
facilitate onward access to treatment services;
provide brief psychological interventions, where appropriate.
- Work closely with other PCN-based roles to help address the potential range of biopsychosocial needs of patients with mental health problems. This will include the PCNs MAT, including, for example, PCN clinical pharmacists for medication reviews, and social prescribing link workers for access to community-based support.
- Operate without the need for formal referral from GPs, including accepting some direct bookings where appropriate, subject to agreement on volumes and the mechanism of access between the PCN and mental health team.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment of people presenting with mental health concerns
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Assessment of people presenting with mental health issues
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Working in collaboration with VCSE services
- Training/developing staff and or patients
- Experience of delivering evidenced based psycho/social interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social worker Professional qualification
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Diploma level specialist training or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment of people presenting with mental health concerns
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
- Assessment of people presenting with mental health issues
- Assessment and management of clinical risk
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in a primary care setting
- Working in collaboration with VCSE services
- Training/developing staff and or patients
- Experience of delivering evidenced based psycho/social interventions
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social worker Professional qualification
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Diploma level specialist training or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Psychological therapy qualification
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).
