Mental Health Practitioner

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for People Management Responsible for supervising junior staff within the PCMHT Support the induction of new staff across the PCMHT Act as a mentor for students Ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest. Maintain close links with all other Livewell Services as required. Participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for Mental Health professionals. Responsibility for administration Keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC or HPC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including record keeping, confidentiality, Data Protection Act and the Mental Health Act and professional conduct Aware of NMC standards or own professional standards and Livewell Southwest guidelines on Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act. Responsibility for people who use our services In conjunction with other staff from the in the Primary care Mental Health team, provide initial assessments in GP surgeries to determine Mental Health needs and They will also provide consultation and advice to referrers and other agencies regarding alternative appropriate services when the patient does not need the support of the CMHT pathway. Provide evidence based recovery focussed interventions for patients and carers on an individual or group basis in conjunction with our partner agencies. Advise, in conjunction with Drs and the Non-medical prescriber, on matters relating to medication. In conjunction with the MDT and other relevant service areas, will develop and deliver psychoeducational packages and training related to the management of common Mental Health disorders to support third sector agencies to assist them to support people with common Mental Health problems who do not require ongoing support from the community Mental Health teams. Provide consultation to primary care and third sector agencies to ensure that those people who require Mental Health support are identified and are referred onto the appropriate services in a timely manner. Work closely with nominated GP surgeries to provide assessment, support and guidance for those people who present frequently or present with complex problems but who do not meet the criteria for secondary Mental Health care. Involved in the triaging of Mental Health work in GP surgeries and educating primary care staff on the role of the Primary Care Mental Health Team. Develop and maintain links with primary care and third sector agencies Support the team manager with the daily management of the team, taking the lead in the absence of team manager.Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Take an active role in the development of the team, attending team away days, business meetings and attendance at MDT meetings. Work with the PCMHT to develop interventions which support the PCMHT and wider Mental Health services to become NICE guideline compliant. Attend any relevant working groups as directed by the manager in relation to the educational aspect of their role. Work under the direction of the PCMHT manager to agree how the education packages will be delivered Support the development and delivery of training for patients, carers and partner agencies in agreement with the CMHT Primary Care manager. Take part in the clinical audit of the team. This will include annual Records audits. Other Responsibilities Keep up-to-date this will include Mandatory training and developments in Mental Health care. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Build relationships with 3rd sector agencies, other primary care services and secondary Mental Health services. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB This role will involve regular time spent using computerised systems. It will involve travel across the city throughout the day The post may involve carrying equipment from one area to another to support the delivery of training The job will involve lone working in a variety of settings including patient’s homes, GP surgeries and a number of community settings. The job will include exposure to sensitive personal information