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SalaryRole: Mental HealthSocial Prescriber
Location: Regis Health Care PCN- Working across two GP Practices
Salary: £25,876.50 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our community based Mental Health services in Bognor Regis West Sussex.
Making it happen – Your Role:
You will be joining an established team which supports people with Mental Health needs.
The role of The Mental HealthSocial Prescriber is really varied and extremely rewarding, the job role will involve:
- Establishing and maintaining a regular presence at primary care GP practices.
- Working in partnership with key practice staff, clinicians and community services.
- Providing timely support to people identified as requiring assistance.
- Using established processes to assess the requirements of people in need.
- Supporting people to identify their needs and goals.
- Developing support and recovery plans.
- Signposting people to community resources and services.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date electronic records.
- Ensuring compliance with multi-agency policies in general but specifically safeguarding adults and children.
- Adherence to all health and safety regulations within GP practices and United Response.
- Undertake all mandatory training and training identified as necessary for the role.
About You:
To be an excellent Mental HealthSocial Prescriber you will have:
- Evidence of previous training or learning (formal or informal) which relates to supporting adults with Mental Health needs.
- Excellent literacy, IT and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of supporting people with Mental Health needs
- Ability to manage your own caseload.
- A full clean driving licence and use of a car is desirable
Rewards and Benefits:
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- 20 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time)
- Additional annual leave after 3 and 5 years’ service.
- Pension contribution
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services.
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers.
This position will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost to be met by United Response.
Interview Location: Face to face at a Regis GP Practice to be confirmed nearer the time
For further information about this post please contact Mary Doran Senior Area Manager on 07970 851 810
Closing date for Applications: Friday the 1st March 2024
Shortlisting: Week Commencing the 4th March 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Week Commencing the 11th March 2024.
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