Job summaryThis is a new additional role to the East Primary Care Network (PCN) to join well established band 7 and band 6 practitioners.
A PCN is a group of GP Practices coming together to share their experience, workforce and services with the aim of improving access and meeting the needs of local patients and communities. The East PCN covering areas including Armthorpe, Dunsville, Hatfield, Stainforth, Thorne and Moorends.
The role is 24 hours per week, working over 3 or 4 days top include Monday/ Friday.
Main duties of the job- Provide a role in supporting Primary Care Networks (PCN) in triaging mental health concerns and providing specialist advice, signposting and forward referral as appropriate.
- Support GPs within the network to make appropriate referrals and support bridging a gap between primary care and secondary services while working in partnership across the system
- To act as a point of contact for GPs to gain advice and support regarding people's mental health.
- To be available to participate in primary care practice level meetings, including any meetings involving serious concern, i.e., safeguarding and risk management.
- To provide a comprehensive Primary Mental Health Service across the whole range of patients, service will be provided mainly via clinics and one-to-one interactions with service users which will include the provision of bio-psycho-social assessment and treatment delivery.
About usRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential- ln-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field of Mental Ill health conditions & diagnoses
- Appropriate evidence-based treatments & interventions for the clinical care setting / conditions/ service users you work with.
Desirable- Breadth of knowledge of Physical Health Assessment & Management
ExperienceEssential- Working independently &/or effectively as part of a multi-professional team.
- Confidence to discuss patient management / express difference of clinical opinion with other members of the Multi-professional team
- Being a strong clinical role model & leader, inspiring others to deliver safe, effective and personal care every time
- Effectively managing a patient caseload in a community team setting or in-patient area
- Willingness to sensitively challenge & effectively address ineffective/weak/poor practice/systems where it/they occur.
Desirable- Experience of working in a physical health care setting.
- Experience of working with individuals with a breadth of physical & mental health conditions.
- Experience of working in a broad / diverse range of care settings / services / organisations.
QualificationsEssential- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Appropriate demonstrable post registration clinical practice as a Registered Healthcare Professional.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Post registration qualification plus equivalent experience to postgraduate level
Desirable- A recognised qualification in Clinical Supervision.
- Psycho-Social Interventions (PSI) Qualification
- Experience of working with all age mental health
SkillsEssential- oUndertaking assessment / use of appropriate assessment tools oFormulation & diagnoses oCollaborative care planning oProviding treatments & interventions oCan monitor, review & evaluate patient care / needs.
- Ability to accurately assess & manage patient presentations to a high professional standard.
Desirable- Skills acquired in a breadth / diverse range of care settings / services organisations.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
