If you are a proactive, forward thinking individual who is looking to gain the experience of working within a dynamic service then this is an opportunity for you.
This post has arisen as a direct result of increasing demand and the continuing development of the Primary Care Mental Health Service. The hours are available across Lochaber (NHS Highland North) and are aligned to GP Cluster Areas therein.
The post will involve working within the relatively newly established Primary Care Mental Health Service and will provide an exciting challenge to the successful applicants. You will be expected to work within a Multi-disciplinary community based team in partnership with GP, Primary Care, 3rd sector and CMHT colleagues, in the delivery of psychological therapy programs with individuals who present with mild to moderate mental health problems using a strength based recovery focused approach that involves the patient as a partner in their care-planning. The post holder is required to undertake duties including individual sessions as well as collaborative group work. This will involve working in the local GP surgeries and on occasion in other community environments. The service will provide sessional input to GP practices within NHS Highland (North) and form an integral part of the provision of mental health care at Tier 1 level. As well as the usual routes of face to face, telephone and electronic contact it is expected that some of this input will be on a virtual basis so confidence in using digital platforms (e.g. Near Me) is a requirement.
You will be a person centred individual who is motivated by improving outcomes for others. Interaction with people should come easy to you. Candidates will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and responsible for ensuring their ongoing professional development as well as being committed to active involvement in service development. This will ensure the best possible outcomes for patients in our care. Prior experience of working in a mental health setting would be advantageous however, supervision will be provided from within the multidisciplinary team and there will be ongoing continuous professional development opportunities.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
Informal enquiries to:
Anne Fraser, Primary Care Mental Health Team Lead; Tel: 07929 724 821, email: anne.fraser2@nhs.scot
Carol Spratt, Adult Mental Health Service Manager; Tel: 07870 162885; email: carol.spratt@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
