First Contact Mental Health Clinician – Primary Care

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to work within primary care in the Hambleton South PCN. This role involves offering mental health support and clinical care in a collaborative environment, ensuring effective communication between services. Candidates must have relevant professional registration and experience with mental health in community settings. The position offers flexibility, no weekend work, and the chance to be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team aiming to improve local health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Bank holidays off

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practice in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide first contact specialist mental health role within GP Practices.
• Conduct assessments and offer brief interventions for patients.
• Facilitate the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical supervision

Mental health assessment

Collaborative working

Psycho-social interventions

Education

Current professional registration

Post-graduate qualification in relevant area

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner to work within primary care in the Hambleton South PCN. This role involves offering mental health support and clinical care in a collaborative environment, ensuring effective communication between services. Candidates must have relevant professional registration and experience with mental health in community settings. The position offers flexibility, no weekend work, and the chance to be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team aiming to improve local health outcomes.