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Job overview

We are seeking to recruit to a Mental Health Practitioner vacancy in Sutton Primary Care Networks for 12 months fixed term.

Sutton (Uplift) Adult Community has a unique opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health professional to join the Sutton PCN in supporting population health management - through providing a combined consultation, advice, triage, and liaison function. 

For a fixed 12 months / secondment opportunity, we are looking to fill a full-time position (37.5 hours a week) over 5 days - typically Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm (flexibility can be discussed at interview). The role currently receives referrals from GP surgery staff, as well as supports patient transition from secondary care to primary care by providing up to three step-down sessions and vice-versa i.e., from primary care to secondary care (when more specialist or intensive support is required). The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate good decision-making skills. The role also has access to training resources with both organisations enabling them to support & signpost clients to the most appropriate mental & physical health services for their needs as well as our voluntary, community & social enterprise partners.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work as part of the primary care team in specified Primary Care Network(s), providing support to GP practices for patients presenting with mental health problems. This support will include provision of assessment, advice, education, support and interventions to patients and carers through bookable appointments. You will also provide expert advice and education to primary care staff across the specified Primary Care Network(s).

Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•       Complete triage / comprehensive assessment as required

•       Provide medicine education and adherence advice and lifestyle advice for patients and their carers, presenting with mental health problems

•       Assist in supporting early intervention and supporting shared decision-making around self-management

•       Support patients to stay well within their local communities, including the re- enforcement of newly learned psychology techniques

•       Support patients on the SMI register to access annual physical health checks

•       Promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers

•       To work closely and in partnership with colleagues within primary care and the Trust in a collaborative way, ensuring that decisions are made that ensure the best care for service users and that there is a seamless pathway.

Working for our organisation

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.