Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

We looking to recruit a Primary Care Network (PCN) Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) to join our existing team of MHP's.

Working within GP surgeries across South Norfolk with the SNHiP PCN.

As PCN Mental Health Practitioner (MHP), you'll play an incredibly important role in transforming community mental health services.



We're working collaboratively with the Integrated Care System to offer Place Based Care - ensuring communities receive fast and effective treatment, in the familiar surroundings of their GP surgery.

Main duties of the job

SNhIP PCN are a group of GP practices amongst 3 PCNs network across South Norfolk who work together in a local geographical area, with varying sizes, patient populations and mental health priorities.





As a Primary Care Network (PCN) Mental Health Practitioner (MHP), you will work across the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services as part of a multidisciplinary team providing advice, support, and treatment for members of our community experiencing problems with their mental health and wellbeing.



Mental Health Practitioners in general practice aim to provide advice and support for people with complex mental health needs (such as bipolar, psychosis, eating disorders, severe depression & anxiety, and a range of other mental illness) and the primary care teams involved in their care.



The aim is to enable people to access specialist mental health interventions when required but also to support people to live well in their communities by focusing on strategies to promote mental and physical well-being and prevent deterioration in people's health.



We're committed to your ongoing clinical development and would welcome the opportunity to support your professional goals. Development opportunities include access to leadership courses, mentoring/coaching and access to clinical development such as nonmedical prescribing course, Approved Mental Health Professional and more.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

From 2025, each PCN will have three Mental Health Practitioners working in its practices alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Practitioners can include Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. On a day-to-day basis, PCN Mental Health Practitioners will work as a member of GP practice extended teams and be based in practices.



You'll work with the existing MHP's in the PCN providing support, treatment, advice, education, and problem-solving approaches to members of our community experiencing challenges with their mental health. You'll be providing a dedicated growing service that makes sure individual needs are met in a seamless environment.



This is a full-time opportunity, and we're flexible and are happy to discuss different working patterns, provided these are within and around the GP practice working and enhanced hours.

If you want to play your part in making a positive impact in your local community, transforming the way we care and develop this exciting service - we would love to hear from you.

The role of the PCN Mental Health Practitioner has already proven itself and has shown to reduce referrals into secondary care.



We are developing and growing the team so are in need of dedicated practitioners to join us, who want to be part of the changes and play a key role.



Our practice locations within SNhIP include:


Attleborough Surgeries Chet Valley Medical Practice Church Hill, Pulham Market Harleston Medical Practice Heathgate Medical Practice Lawns Medical Practices Long Stratton Medical Practice (& Newton Flotman) Old Mill & Millgates Medical Practice Parish Fields Practice

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant professional registration. Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC Registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP Social Worker Registrants) Ongoing Professional Development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course) #

Skills

Essential criteria

Competent assessment skills Computer skills and experience of using Electronic Patient Record System Effective analytical and decision-making skills Care planning and risk assessment knowledge and skills

Desirable criteria

Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice. Prevention and Management of Suicide training #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ensure care is values-based, nonjudgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity being met. Have the ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable. #

Experience

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experiencerom previous experience Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs. Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions.

Desirable criteria

Experience in delivering group-based interventions.

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.