Primary Mental Health Clinical PCN Lead (East Cornwall)

Main area
Primary Mental Health Clinical PCN Lead (East Cornwall)
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am-8pm service)
Job ref
201-24-326
Employer
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Talking Therapies Head Office
Town
Lostwithiel
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2024 23:59
Primary Mental Health Clinical PCN Lead (East Cornwall)Band 7Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.Strategic ThemesGreat CareCare based on what matters to people.Care provided at home or close to home.Improvement through learning, research and innovation.Prevention and alternatives to hospital.Great OrganisationBuildings that support health and wellbeing.Technology enabled care.Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.Safe, efficient, effective and productive.Great PeopleA place people love to work and feel valued.Living our values with staff (all voices count).Attract, grow and develop talent.Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.Great PartnerEncourage and enable effective partnerships.Joined-up community services.Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.Reduce our impact on the environment.At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.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 overviewThe role of Primary Mental Health Clinical PCN Lead is fundamental to the developing of these innovative new teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (PCN’s).The team provides a sustainable, person-centred system of community mental health care, which delivers better access to a broader range of care options, reduced referral to specialist services, and improved patient experience and outcomes. It will aim to include evidence- informed approaches that are known to impact on both mental and physical health.The role will support the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services. The role provides and promotes early assessment, treatment and/or onward bridging to community resources and support and improved access to evidence-based interventions for people with serious mental illness. The role will help people to focus on achievable goals and access local community resources.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and the operational management of staff to a newly formed Primary Care Mental Health Team. They will use effective leadership, change management and team building skills to monitor, evaluate and develop the service provided. The practitioner will provide a “bridge” between the primary care mental health team and secondary care. In keeping with the national guidance on the introduction of this role, it is envisaged that the focus of a practitioner’s work will generally be people whose needs cannot be met by Talking Therapies services but who may need not need ongoing care from secondary community mental health services.They will work alongside general practice teams, providing clinical assistance and advice to the GPs and other members of the primary care team in managing the mental wellbeing of the practice population. Learning from National Early Implementer sites, there will be a requirement to build relationships with other community providers and mental health services while developing our PCN hub and spoke model.It is envisaged that the role will be instrumental in developing a Community Mental Health MDT which will include the lead GP, consultant psychiatrist, Talking Therapies representative, homeless health service, substance misuse service and secondary care assessment nurse.Working for our organisationWe’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 servicesDetailed 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 specificationSkills and ExperienceExperience of working in a mental health care setting and of liaising and working with GPsSuitably trained and experienced in the delivery of short term, focussed evidence based interventionsExperience of working with service users who experience a wide range of mental health problems in a statuary or voluntaryAn appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual providers, PCNs and commissionersExcellent managerial, leadership and organisational skillsWillingness to undertake further study relevant to mental health in general practice (for example independent prescribing), supported by GP clinical supervision.Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaintsQualifications and registrationRelevant professional qualification e.g. Dip OT, Dip SW, RMN, Clinical Psychology Grade A, or equivalent, PG Dip HI CBT, PG Dip PWP, Counsellor For Depression.BABCP or BPS registrationAt 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 managementProtected CPD time for registered staffAccess to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staffLeadership and Management development programmesCoaching and mentoring opportunitiesA full clinical induction programme for operational skillsAccess to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staffA bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staffBeing 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 healthFree access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staffFree DBS checks where requiredDiscounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractionsSalary sacrifice car schemeCycle to work schemeThe 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. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. 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 834644Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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.
Name
Jon Golding
Job title
East Cornwall Operational Lead
Email address
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Additional information
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