primary care physician Burntwood, England
Job description
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The post holder will work with one or more primary care networks in the South Staffordshire area to provide assessment and brief intervention treatment for individuals presenting with mental health needs. Carry out mental health assessments following agreed practice guidelines as part of a primary care network team. The Mental Health Practitioner will undertake the development, implementation and review of care planning and risk management. Delivering a high quality clinical service to Service Users, their Families and Carers in primary care.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects the core values of the organisation and the principles of Recovery. Significantly more investment in Voluntary, Non-statutory services is being made as part of our transformation work, to help support you in helping your patients access the services they need. To drive this programme forward we need qualified mental health professionals who have the passion, enthusiasm, and skills to be part of this exciting, new way of providing community mental healthcare. Would you like to get a first hand experience of the role and spend a couple of hours experiencing the day in the life of a PCN MHP in a GP Surgery.
To arrange this you must be an RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse), OT (Occupational Therapist), or Social Worker Band 6 or Band 5 with at least 1 year of experience and have passed your preceptorship. Preceptorship is a period of structured support and development that you will receive during your first year of practice after completing your professional training. If you are interested in finding out more about the PCN MHP role and gaining first hand experience, please contact [email protected]. Lisa may be able to provide you with further information and guidance on how to get involved in this role and find out more before applying
