Job summary
Wigan Central Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) to enhance mental health support across our GP practices. This role is funded through the PCN Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and will focus on adults and older adults whose needs are not suitable for NHS Talking Therapies.
The successful candidate will be caring, dedicated, reliable, person-centred and enjoy working with a wide range of people. They will have good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational and time management skills. They will be highly motivated and proactive with a flexible attitude, keen to work and learn as part of our wider multi-disciplinary team. They will be committed to providing people, their families and carers with high quality support.
Main duties of the job
Working within the PCN, the MHP will offer assessment, brief interventions, advice, and holistic coordination across primary care and community services. The postholder will enhance access to mental health care, support integrated care pathways, and work with caseload across our GP practices.
This role will include providing clinical leadership, supporting quality improvement and service development.
Close working with other PCN-based roles to help address the potential range of biopsychosocial needs of patients with mental health problems.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome, doors are always open, and every voice is heard.
We constantly strive to improve patient pathways and health care outcomes. The post holder will play an integral role within the network and will be part of the MDT enabling this to happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job role is intended to be in line with the requirements of the PCN DES.
Please see attached Job Description for further details on key responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list of full duties).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job role is intended to be in line with the requirements of the PCN DES.
Please see attached Job Description for further details on key responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list of full duties).
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Evidence of an in-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge/understanding of the principles of evidence based mental health care. Knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Effective communication with a range of people (service users, their carers, MDT, GPs, practice staff, key stakeholders). Able to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form.
- Demonstrate excellent IT skills in the use of clinical record systems (e.g. EMIS), and programs such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Accountability for delivering clinical and professional expertise and direct service provision. Take responsibility for own learning and development.
- Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional (e.g. RMN)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with complex mental health needs in a community or primary care setting.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments and managing risk.
- Knowledge of local mental health services and community support networks.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or PCN settings.
- Experience providing clinical supervision & leadership skills.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Evidence of an in-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge/understanding of the principles of evidence based mental health care. Knowledge of trauma informed care.
- Effective communication with a range of people (service users, their carers, MDT, GPs, practice staff, key stakeholders). Able to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form.
- Demonstrate excellent IT skills in the use of clinical record systems (e.g. EMIS), and programs such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Accountability for delivering clinical and professional expertise and direct service provision. Take responsibility for own learning and development.
- Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional (e.g. RMN)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with complex mental health needs in a community or primary care setting.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments and managing risk.
- Knowledge of local mental health services and community support networks.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or PCN settings.
- Experience providing clinical supervision & 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
