NHS
Job title:
Specialist Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner
Company
NHS
Job description
The Band 7 role is based within the Southampton Primary Care Network in GP surgeries. It is focused on taking day to day responsibility for delivering a primary care based clinical operations approach that better integrates primary care services and mental health support to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in a high utilising patient group. The clinical approach will seek to meet the on the day demand offering triage, assessment, formulation and maximising brief psychological intervention.The successful applicant will become part of a growing primary care team who deliver care to some of the most diverse populations in Southampton.We can offer you a supportive work environment work and development opportunities to support you in your career progression, this may include advanced practice qualifications and training in psychologically informed interventions.Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.Main duties of the jobThe team leader role is largely clinical; you will contribute to the triage service; offering early assessment, brief interventions and signposting for people with mental health needs in their local communities. You will play an active part in the development of systems and processes which support care delivery within these teams. You will require good communication skills and be able to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders in primary and secondary care.We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person who is committed to maximising life opportunities for our patients and their families. The PCN is a large, inclusive team with a focus on multi disciplinary working. There is an intention for mental health team to develop. The work is varied and challenging, and there is a strong team approach ensuring good support for the successful applicant. You will need to have a flexible, multi-disciplinary approach, have a good understanding of risk assessment, crisis planning and the recovery model.About usHampshire 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.Date posted09 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number348-SW-7044Job locationsCollege Keep4-12 Terminus TerraceSouthamptonHampshireSO14 3DTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- allied heath professional
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- allied heath professional
Expected salary
£46148 – 52809 per year
Location
Southampton
Job date
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:41:28 GMT
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