Our clients are urgently seeking to recruit a
Locum Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their Primary Care Mental Health Team.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
JOB SUMMARY
To actively promote mental health, have a sound understanding of mental health and wellbeing in a Primary Care setting
To forge a culture of partnership between Primary Care, Specialist Mental Health Services, Social Care and the third sector to enable a better understanding and links to all services available. To develop a model of integrated mental health services within the locality.
To receive and be the first point of contact for potential referrals to both specialist and voluntary services to ensure the most effective intervention is offered to the Service User via robust triaging (face to face and/or telephone)
To provide an easy access point for patients who have stepped down from secondary care and may need a review of their mental health. Acting as the main liaison between practices and secondary mental health services.
To promote recovery, facilitate self-management skills for Service Users by formulating and implementing care plans through evidence based short-term, time limited and outcome focussed interventions.
In cases where Service Users present in crisis, the Link Worker will liaise with appropriate services to ensure onward referrals and appropriate safety planning
To work with the Primary Care Team to enable them to develop their skills and confidence in assessment and treatment of mental health disorders. To advise on further management where necessary. To ensure appropriate onward referral as required.
To co-work with practice-attached staff (eg: Practice Nurses), Community Health Services staff (eg: District Nurses), Social Services as well as other community initiatives and community Pharmacists, to enhance skills
To develop a close working relationship with Primary Care Practitioners with regular attendance at the practice MDT meetings. To act as a source of specialist knowledge, support and provide advice to both Primary Care and Service Users concerning mental health promotion.
To provide specialist advice and support to carers supporting those with mental health issues identified in Primary Care
To ensure a family-centred approach to managing distress caused by mental illness and in doing so focusses on engaging Service Users in the positive management of their well-being.
To participate in regular Clinical Management Supervision to maintain safe practice and high standards in Service User Care
Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of service user information in the documentation systems and ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multi-disciplinary team with a clear audit trail.
To identify and respond to own continuous development needs particularly in relation to assessment and treatment of Service Users with common mental health issues.
Where cross border issues arise, to ensure links are facilitated with teams and agencies in other PCT areas/counties. Ensure that care is appropriately co-ordinated.
Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.