Primary Mental Health Clinical Team Lead
Band 7
- Full time
- Job share
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The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job overview
Primary Care Mental Health Clinical lead B7: Coastal Primary Care Network (PCN)
Coastal PCN we looking for a dynamic individual to take over the development of a brand-new model as part of the transformation of mental health care in Cornwall. There has never been a more exciting time to work in mental health services, especially in primary care. We want to hear from people who have passion and creativity to help shape and build our new, holistic service in Coastal PCN. We aim to create a space where we understand ‘what matters to someone’ not ‘what is the matter with someone’. Our new team will include a diverse range of people all there to listen, triage and hopefully help with aspects of a person’s life that may adversely affect their mental wellbeing.
Due to these positive & transformative changes, we now have an exciting and unique opportunity for the right person to lead this transformation within the Coastal Primary Care Network under the employment of Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT). Our PCN has a population of over 28,000 people set on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall, incorporating 4 practices in close proximity, with excellent inter-relations and a long history of working together. Our population is diverse compared to other areas in Cornwall, with varying levels of socio-economic status, young families, and elderly patients all of whom make providing care very interesting.
Main duties of the job
The aim is to create a more sustainable and resilient PCN servicing the needs of its patients and ensuring the best possible care. The model in which we operate is around creating closer integration with community nursing teams, social prescribing and coordinated frailty management. We are committed to developing a team that trusts each other so that we can innovate and encourage continual improvement. We believe in patient-centred care that is meaningful, personalised, and valuable to each individual patient. This includes listening to, informing and involving patients in their care each step of the way. This will enable patients to effectively manage and make informed decisions about their health and care achieving better outcomes.
The individual surgeries regularly appear in the Top Ten Practices in the county based on the latest findings from the ‘GP Patient Survey’ - a huge ongoing national poll involving more than a million people a year. The survey covers everything from the trust patients have in their doctor, to the attitude of reception staff and how easy it is to get an appointment
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. Dip OT, Dip SW, RMN, Clinical Psychology Grade A, or equivalent
- Experience of working in a mental health care setting and of liaising and working with GPs
- Suitably trained and experienced in the delivery of short term, focussed evidence-based interventions
Desirable criteria
- non medical prescriber
- Further qualification in mental health work
- Willingness to undertake further study relevant to mental health in general practice (for example independent prescribing), supported by GP clinical supervision.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Receptive to and able to use clinical supervision appropriately
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing.
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and service
- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
- Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
We are committed to diversity and equality of employment including the employment of current and former service users.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
