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SalaryRole: Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Newcastle
Medical Staffing
With over 15 years of experience, Medical Staffing is a leading medical service provider operating across the UK. We are currently seeking a compassionate Mental Health Practitioner with primary care experience to work ad-hoc or long term shifts, in and around the Newcastle area.
A bit about the role:
- Work with patients to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment, which may include onward referral to secondary Mental Health services, or sign-posting to other Mental Health services, voluntary services and support groups.
- To work independently in the Surgery and the Community, providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients with specified Mental Health problems and unexplained symptoms.
- You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care.
- Keep detailed records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols on the GP record systems.
- Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in according with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols.
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
Key requirements:
- At least a few months’ MHP experience in primary care over the last few years.
- Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients
- Relevant qualification
- Ability to follow care plans and treatment protocols
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team setting
- Proficient in using computer systems and software for documentation purposes
Apply today and we will be in contact shortly to discuss more about this role.
