Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Newry & District Federation Of Family Practices

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Newry & District Federation for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner. This is a permanent part-time (18.75 hours) post within the Kilkeel area. A 6-month waiting list for full-time and part-time permanent and temporary roles will also be compiled for the Newry & District GP Federations.

This person will be an integral part of the MDT working alongside other professionals in a seamless and coordinated way effectively meeting the holistic needs of the GP patient and their families

Location: Newry & District Federation - Kilkeel Area (See application pack for more details)

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, live on NMC register, or, Professional Social Work qualification and registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), or, Registered Occupational Therapist or a practitioner psychologist registered with the HCPC.
• Three years post qualifying experience in one of the above disciplines at Band 6 or equivalent, of which two years should be in an adult Mental Health setting.
• The successful candidate must hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have *access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. (* this relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability, which debars them from driving).
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience of working in adult Mental Health services including knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures as well as an understanding of the role of all statutory agencies, and community services.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working in a primary care/community care setting.
• Experience of community development approaches to addressing the needs of service users with Mental Health difficulties.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 27 days (pro rata) with increments at 5 and 10 years
• Bank Holidays: 10 Bank Holidays
• Pension: HSC Pension Scheme - Employer contribution rate of 23.2%
• Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme that increases with service
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of a new bike and equipment
• Tech scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of tech equipment
• Employee Assistance Programme: Provided by Health Assured
• Health Cash Plan: Health Shield

To download an application pack, click the button below. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 18th of July. CV's will not be accepted.

For more information on Newry & District GP Federations visit www.southernfsu.co.uk

It will be necessary to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to the post.

GP Federations are an Equal Opportunities employer.