Primary Care Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
- Employer
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Chichester, England
- Salary
- £33,706 to £40,588 a year PA / pro rata for part time
- Closing date
- 5 Apr 2023
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- Sector
- Healthcare, Nursing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
Job summary The Chichester and Midhurst ATS (Assessment & Treatment Service) is a community mental health team which supports people living with a severe and enduring mental illness. The MHLP team is part of the Chichester and Midhurst Assessment and Treatment Service and work as liaison between the ATS and GP Surgeries. The post holder will work within GP surgeries and will be the liaison and link between primary care and secondary care services. We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker or an HCPC registered professional such as an Art, Music and Drama Therapist) to work within GP Surgeries to provide 6-8 sessions of CBT informed or psycho educational intervention to people with mild to moderate mental health problems. The successful applicant will also be responsible for completing initial assessments and liaising with GP's, IAPT services, local agencies and signposting to third sector services. A band 5 - 6 Developmental post and Part Time Applicants will be considered To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID Main duties of the job Working as an MHLP includes:
- Working autonomously to a defined caseload of clients diagnosed with mild to moderate mental health problems. This will include offering specific interventions such as psycho-education, CBT informed sessions and short term recovery focused interventions
- You will complete initial assessments and work closely with our referrals coordinators, GP's and other agencies.
- Your interventions will be a pre-defined offer of 6-8 sessions.
- You are welcome to co-facilitate groups if you have an interest in this area.
- We are a friendly and supportive team that meets regularly to ensure you feel safe and supported.
- We offer several MDT meetings per week to ensure support is available for complex case discussions.
- You will receive regular managerial supervision and be offered the opportunity to supervise junior staff.
- You will also have access to regular clinical supervision and support from our Community Leads
- We actively encourage people to think about their development and career goals, and will support you to complete further training.
Date posted 23 March 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £33,706 to £40,588 a year PA / pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 354-AC-20780-A Job locations Chapel Street Clinic Chapel Street Chichester
PO19 1BX
Company
Who we are
We provide specialist NHS mental health and learning disability services in south east England. People receive care, treatment and support from us in hospital, at home and from a range of community services. Our services are rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission and ‘outstanding’ for caring.
Where we are
We provide services for people of all ages across Sussex and services for children and young people in Hampshire. There’s something for everyone in our local area, whether that’s the hustle and bustle of Brighton, the scenic South Downs or our wonderful coastline where you can chill out to the sound of the surf.
What we can offer you
When you join us, you’ll be coming to work in an organisation that puts people first. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel valued, respected and included. You will be given plenty of opportunities here for your career to flourish. We’re an organisation which is strong on innovation, research and learning, and we will support your development and help you learn new skills in whichever team or service you work in.
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- Website
- https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
- Telephone
- 01903843000
- Location
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Trust HQ
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Arundel Road
Worthing
BN13 3EP
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