Lead Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 26 April 2026
This is an exciting, and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We are looking for a registered nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker to take a central role in the development of the mental health offer in one of our Primary Care Networks (PCN). Through the delivery of excellent, compassionate services to promote the recovery and well‑being of patients, carers and families.
You will be an integral part of our team, which is well‑established, friendly, and committed to prioritising patient centred practice. We support the primary care population of working age and older adults, linking with Talking Therapies Hampshire, No Wrong Door Inclusion, Community Mental Health Teams and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
Main duties of the job
- Leading the development of the mental health service collaboratively within the PCN and with stakeholders
- Supervision of Mental Health Practitioner
- Leading on screening of referrals, leading by example, being professionally accountable and responsible for patient care
- Work in a multi‑agency way both as part of the PCN. Facilitate the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution‑focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams
- Triage and undertake initial assessment of presenting need and risk, signpost to appropriate services, or provide time‑limited psycho‑social therapeutic interventions directly, in GP surgeries, patient’s homes and other primary care settings
- Coordinate the local offer. Provide clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion, contributing to the safe and effective day‑to‑day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision‑making
- Liaise with local stakeholders and lead on the Multi‑Disciplinary Team meetings, acting as chair and ensuring positive coordination
- Represent patient needs at multi‑agency meetings
- Joint work with other agencies to meet patient need
- Maintain clinical knowledge and skills by attending training and applying this in practice to support the development of the team
We are happy to discuss flexible working options; all requests can be considered as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
- Current professional registration NMC/SWE/HCPC.
- Ability to evidence Continuing Professional Development since registration.
- Clinical Supervisor.
- Recognised sign‑off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£47,810 to £54,710 a year based on full time hours.
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