Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role will include working with the locality-based Clinical Leads under the guidance of the Clinical & Strategic Lead. Excellent opportunities will be available for training and professional development, with regular supervision and access to other support via NELFT.

This PCN CYP MH Practitioner posts are a new service to support the clinical development and delivery of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Essex.

We are looking to recruit an applicant with expertise in the delivery of therapeutic interventions  to children and young people (CYP) and their families to manage anxiety, low mood, and behavioural problems. 

PCN CYP MH Practitioners would be expected to hold a case load of young people with mild to moderate levels of complexity. The post holder will be supporting the development of the PCN's service in conjunction with the service manager and clinical lead. Working to facilitate wider service transformation within the local child mental health system.

The post holder would be expected to work closely with the Service Manager and Clinical lead. They would also be expected to participate in the training opportunities available to them. 

• The following are the core clinical responsibilities of the PCN mental health practitioner. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to assess and manage patients using expert knowledge
• To assist in the assessment of new patients with subsequent production and completion of individual care plans
• To provide specialist clinical support and advice to young people with mental health difficulties
• To work with patients to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment which may include onward referral to secondary mental health services or signposting to other mental health services, voluntary services and support groups
• To educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary
• To be responsible for the day-to-day planning of personal workloads
• To follow departmental policies procedures and guidelines
• To liaise with the practices and, where practicable, to standardise referral processes across the PCN
• To triage and also receive referrals and directed patients from within the PCN
• To communicate effectively with patients, recognising the need for varying methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Flexible Working

Are you a registered mental health professional who is looking for flexible working arrangements with a supportive, understanding employer? Come join our outstanding team working at Mid & South Essex.  At NELFT, we realise that many staff have busy and demanding commitments outside of their working life and are unable to commit to the traditional shift patterns. With this in mind, we are proud to be able to offer a variety of flexible working options which can be discussed on an individual basis after an offer has been made. 

Retire and Return – have you retired but want to return. Tell us what shifts you want to work that will suit you.

Working at NELFT, you will be supported to work in friendly teams by caring managers and clinical leads with a passion for high standards.

Development of our staff is key to running our service effectively, and we will invest our time in your professional development. If you are currently working outside of the NHS or in secondary care, you will receive training and comprehensive support to get you off to a flying start. All you need to do is tell us what suits you.

Base

Post Holder will work in Thurrock PCN's . Some travel around the county is also expected.  The post holder will be working primarily  from their GP Practises within the PCN in the allocated  following areas:

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.