Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

The post-holder will be an extension of the primary care practice working alongside GPs in providing an augmented mental health service to individuals currently on GP caseloads who have low to medium term mental health problems. The post-holder will independently assess and provide high quality care and advice to patients with mental health problems as well as take decisions to signpost individuals onto appropriate community service support.

The post holder will work predominately within the General Practices alongside all disciplines and professionals to help educate, develop and support a clear understanding of the complexities and scope of Mental Health need within the population. The post holder will liaise closely with Secondary Care Mental Health Services, Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) and Third Sector Organisations to ensure cohesive and purposeful pathways of care. There will be an expectation to produce evidence that can be used to inform future service design and commissioning of services. This will include using outcome measures, and promoting the highest possible utilization of the service.

The post may include some unsocial hours. The post-holder will be required to provide services to a number of Primary Care Teams within a Cluster of GP practices

The post holder will also offer mental health support to a Multi disciplinary team who have referrals for people with  physical health issues and comorbidities.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner’s to work as part of an Community Health and Wellbeing  Team. This multidisciplinary team will provide community support for GP’s and the post holder will offer specialist mental health support to promote positive mental health behaviours, access to assessment, treatment and advice.

The successful applicant will be required to provide services to a number of GP practices within an Community Health and Wellbeing  Team.

• The post-holder will provide high quality care and advice to patients with mental health problems as well as take decisions to signpost individuals onto appropriate community service support.
• The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Community Health and Wellbeing Team within a community setting to support GP’s and other practice staff.
• The post holder will liaise closely with Third sector organisation, Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) and Secondary Care Mental Health Services including crisis teams and to ensure seamless and purposeful pathways of care.
• There will be an expectation to work across the 4 clusters.  Rhondda/Taff Ely/Merthyr/Cynon ILG but primarily in the Merthyr/ Cynon ILG

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac