To undertake assessments of patients or Eastleigh PCN comprising of St Andrews, Boyatt Wood Surgeries, Parkside and Archers Practices. Identify individual needs and appropriate support from the Primary Level Mental Health Service or within the community and work collaboratively with other partners in the Primary Level Mental Health Service.
Key Duties
* Engage with patients and undertake initial assessments to identify individual needs and goals.
* Meet with patients individually to monitor agreed plans and progress toward achieving identified goals.
* Help patients develop tools and strategies to better manage their own mental wellbeing.
* Provide information that promotes mental wellbeing and contribute to health promotion activities across the network.
* Attend meetings of the multi‑disciplinary primary level mental health team to focus on the most appropriate support for individual patients.
* Record progress on patient records using Emis (or equivalent) system in line with GP practice/NHS IT Policy and Procedures and Solent Mind Policy and Procedures.
* Encourage patients to access facilities, groups and other resources within the local community.
* Share information with other staff within the primary level mental health service and other agencies in line with Solent Mind policies and procedures.
* Gather feedback from patients via questionnaires and face‑to‑face discussions as appropriate.
* Attend relevant meetings related to the provision and delivery of the Primary Level Mental Health Service and provide feedback.
* Participate in supervision and annual appraisal meetings and attend Solent Mind meetings as appropriate.
* Attend relevant training opportunities and workshops in line with identified development needs.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of the Primary Level Mental Health Service.
Internal and External Liaison
* Share appropriate information under Solent Mind's Confidentiality and Risk Assessment Policy.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with other staff within the Primary Care Network.
* Develop links and maintain good relationships with local community organisations.
General
* Adhere to the aims, values, policies and procedures of Solent Mind, particularly safeguarding and health and safety.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to best practice.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both mental health and the Primary Care Services.
* Undertake not to abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
This list is non‑exhaustive, and other duties may be required to meet the needs of Solent Mind.
Education and Experience
Educated to a minimum Level 2 standard or extensive relevant experience.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of working with vulnerable people with diverse needs.
* Experience of working in a mental health setting.
* Personal experience of mental health problems.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to understand and assess risk.
* Ability to self‑reflect and learn from experience and specific situations.
* Having a positive attitude to people from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience of using assessment tools.
* Commitment to Solent Mind's values.
* Commitment to Solent Mind's Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies.
* Willingness to undergo a relevant DBS Check if required.
* Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
* Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
* Good local knowledge or the ability to research and identify appropriate community resources.
* Knowledge of the links between physical health and mental health.
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