Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Care Network (PCN) team, providing skilled interventions and support to people aged 18 and over experiencing mental health problems.

Youll work as part of a multi-disciplinary primary care team, managing your own patient group and working closely with people, carers and other professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred care.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing your own patient group in line with General Practice procedures and risk management protocols.
• Assessing needs, identifying problems and devising plans of care in partnership with people and carers.
• Implementing and reviewing planned programmes of care, taking appropriate action where required.
• Advising and supporting people and carers to promote health and wellbeing and prevent illness.
• Establishing and maintaining communication with all agencies involved in a persons care in both hospital and community settings.
• Functioning as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and providing leadership in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers.
• Maintaining accurate patient care records and managing your caseload with due economy of cost and time.
• Producing audits and participating in service development, clinical governance, research and clinical audit as required.
• Keeping the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to your area of responsibility.
• Supervising students and trainees on placement and assisting in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
• Keeping up to date with current trends in clinical practice and attending relevant courses and training.
• Promoting an understanding of mental health and wellbeing and ensuring health and safety regulations are observed.
• Supporting the Practices commitment to a healthy work-life balance and participating in team meetings, induction and annual appraisal.

PCS is a Disability Confident employer committed to a supportive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.

Your application is an opportunity to tell us about you. We encourage you to use your own words to describe your experience, achievements, and motivation. Whilst AI tools may be used to help structure or proofread your application, the content must be an authentic reflection of your own knowledge and experience with applications that include unedited AI-generated text such as placeholder wording, prompts or template instructions, automatically declined.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist- current HCPC registration
• Practice Placement Educator

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car to travel for work is essential.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis,

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting
• Demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/ students/ trainees
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on wellbeing.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

Primary Care Sheffield Ltd

28 Kenwood Park Road

Sheffield

S71NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide individual support to service users, through face-to-face and telephone contact, to explore ways of improving their mental health and wellbeing.

Support service users to identify and make practical changes to their environment, routines and lifestyle to improve their health and wellbeing, including making informed choices around physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing, and accessing relevant community, voluntary sector and social activities and services.

Support access to wider community activities and support as part of an individuals plan.

Work collaboratively and maintain effective communication with colleagues across Sheffield Mind, the PCS clinical team and other health, social care, voluntary and community services.

Safely and effectively manage own caseload under supervision the wider PCS ADHD Clinical and operational staff.

To work within competencies, autonomy and capacity and seek guidance and support appropriately.

Accurately record contacts, interventions, outcomes and other relevant information in accordance with organisational requirements, ensuring performance information is recorded in a timely manner.

Contribute to the development and delivery of effective working practices within the service, supporting the achievement of agreed outcomes and service objectives.

Work within the competencies, autonomy and capacity of the role, seeking appropriate guidance and support from the wider PCS ADHD clinical and operational team when required.

You will uphold PCS values and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued, treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

You will follow PCS policies and relevant professional standards, including those relating to information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and EDI.

You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. You may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grading of the post, as directed by the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a support worker or social prescriber role
• Understanding of the impact that ADHD symptoms can have on mental health, wellbeing and everyday life
• Demonstrable experience of providing 1-1 support to individuals to improve their health and wellbeing
• Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering structured, clinic-based interventions such as goal setting, action planning and behaviour/lifestyle change

Desirable

• An understanding of the barriers faced by people experiencing health inequalities
• Basic understanding of the Mental Health Act and its use in practice or equivalent health and social care legislation

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with service users
• Ability to recognise when someone requires additional support and appropriately escalate or refer
• Able to work independently and manage and prioritise a caseload effectively

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

28 Kenwood Park Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S7 1NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Team Manager you will provide operational management support to the PCS ADHD service ensuring its smooth running and the provision of a high-quality front-line customer service environment. You will be a key member of the management team working alongside the Head of Service and the services clinical leads to ensure consistent high standards of service are delivered.

You will manage the clinicians and administrators within the team, supporting the governance of the service, including providing information for performance management and the ongoing monitoring and delivery of key performance areas.

You will be responsible for coordinating clinical rotas, including managing holidays and other periods of absence and ensuring adequate cover arrangements are in place. The role involves significant organisational tasks, effective team working and a high level of communication.

The PCS ADHD service is working across the interface between primary care, voluntary sector and secondary services, with the aim of improving the mental health and well-being of our communities.

General Duties

Support the wider team members in the day-to-day operational management of the PCS ADHD service.

Hold responsibility for the coordination of the diagnostic and treatment service, ensuring adequate levels of cover are maintained for clinical and operational staff.

Support the administration team as and when required.

Be responsible for the day to day Line management of administrative staff,

Be responsible for all aspects of line manager HR processes, including ensuring the appropriate documents are forward to HR for filing, probations, sickness/absence management and monitoring performance or carrying out investigations when necessary.

Ensure safe and effective IT and clinical systems are in place to support the service and oversee key administrative tasks relating to performance monitoring and reporting.

Attend key meetings representing the flow of patient care and supporting any change processes

Ensure written procedures for the administrative aspects of the service are regularly reviewed and updated.

Implement systems for improving quality of customer service.

Organise, coordinate and participate in meetings, workshops, training events and service planning discussions as necessary.

Develop protocols and ensure robust policies and procedures are in place in line with PCS policies and procedures.

Lead on specific development project and ensure effective and robust project management.

Produce documents and reports for management purposes, including analysis of data.

Respond to verbal and written complaints about the service in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with PCS policy, and refer unresolved issues to senior management where necessary.

You will uphold PCS values and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued, treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

You will follow PCS policies and relevant professional standards, including those relating to information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and EDI.

You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services.

This job description is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and band of the role, following discussion with their manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing rotas, performance, staff development and sickness/absence

Desirable

• Experience of management within a healthcare or similar service environment
• Understanding of the structure and operation of Primary Care services and the NHS
• Experience using SystmOne

Qualifications

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification or relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload across a busy service
• Ability to manage difficult conversations

Desirable

• Experience of problem solving and managing challenging or complex situations

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

28 Kenwood Park Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S7 1NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The GP with Extended Role for ADHD will provide clinical expertise across the PCS ADHD service. The postholder will work alongside managerial and clinical leads to help ensure that high standards of governance, quality and patient safety are maintained across the service.

Clinical Practice and Leadership

Undertake comprehensive ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidelines.

Formulate and document diagnoses, differential diagnoses, and management plans.

Complete high-quality assessment reports within agreed turnaround times.

Initiate and review ADHD treatment plans, including shared care recommendations.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records using agreed clinical systems and contribute to outcome monitoring.

Support service quality, consistency, and patient experience across the ADHD pathway.

Promote a culture of service user empowerment.

Provide medical management, including prescribing and monitoring ADHD medications in line with national guidance

Work collaboratively with the MDT, including psychiatrists, nurses and admin teams.

Participate in clinical supervision, peer review and service development.

Work with the ADHD Consultant Psychiatrist and ADHD Team Manager to ensure the service meets performance targets, waiting time standards, and regulatory requirements.

General

Contribute to business planning, workforce development, and service redesign.

Support the weekly multidisciplinary team meeting.

Participate where required in recruitment, induction, and appraisal of clinical staff.

Represent the service as part of the operational team where required at trust-wide or organisational leadership forums.

Adhere to safeguarding, information governance and clinical governance standards.

You will uphold PCS values and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace where everyone is valued, treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

You will follow PCS policies and relevant professional standards, including those relating to information governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and EDI.

You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred services.

This job description is not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and band of the role, following discussion with their manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of NICE ADHD guidance and neurodevelopmental pathways
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Awareness of quality, governance or audit processes
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance

Desirable

• Experience in ADHD assessment and management

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Portfolio GP / GPwSI-style working background
• Excellent clinical documentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a governed MDT structure
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy and changing environment

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

28 Kenwood Park Road

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S7 1NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As the Programme Director you will be:

• Shaping and developing the Yorkshire and Humber and national schemes as the national programme expands.
• Arranging the structured educational content.
• Making timely arrangements for the current cohort and the subsequent one to follow.
• Attending these sessions to support session facilitators.
• Arranging coaches for the fellows. The fellows will be expected to arrange the coaching sessions themselves.
• Managing the applications for incoming cohorts each year.
• Providing pastoral support and encouragement for the quality improvement projects.
• Facilitating some of the structured educational sessions as per their area(s) of expertise.
• Supporting the development of Trailblazer Post-CCT GP fellowship schemes across the country.
• Developing a network of inspirational facilitators who do incredible work in deprivation medicine across the country.

The National Educational Programme

Supported by funding from Health Education England in Yorkshire and the Humber, Fairhealth exists to reduce health inequalities through health professionals education, workforce solutions and advocacy. Further details and the timetable for the national programme are hosted on the Fairhealth website.

Since 2020, other areas of the country have been setting up similar schemes with support from this role. We are currently running one session a month, bringing together Trailblazer Post-CCT GP fellows from across the country for an educational session held remotely online.

Whilst responsibility for organising and hosting the national programme primarily lies with the national director, as the Y&H programme director, you will work closely with the national director and may be required to assist with hosting some of the national sessions.

Through leading the fellowship, you will develop a network of inspirational facilitators who do incredible work in deprivation medicine across the country. As well as running the Yorkshire and Humber and national schemes, there is an opportunity to shape and develop the schemes going forward as the national programme expands.

Other Information

PCS is a Disability Confident employer committed to a supportive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.

Your application is an opportunity to tell us about you. We encourage you to use your own words to describe your experience, achievements, and motivation. Whilst AI tools may be used to help structure or proofread your application, the content must be an authentic reflection of your own knowledge and experience with applications that include unedited AI-generated text such as placeholder wording, prompts or template instructions, automatically declined.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GP with GMC license to practice
• E&D Training
• Safeguarding Level 3

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of deprivation and inclusion health issues facing marginalised groups
• Take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving

Desirable

• Experience with online teaching and/or Facilitation of teaching online

Experience

Essential

• Clinical practice as a GP

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an area of deprivation
• Experience of organising and/or delivering small group teaching

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

Remote / Home based

Yorkshire & Humber

S7 1NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, Digital Rectoscopy providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers in Primary Care.

The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred care as being specifically to identify and diagnose causes of rectal bleeding and detect polyps, inflammation, tumours, or other abnormalities in the rectal mucosa. In addition to diagnostics, tissue samples where necessary.

This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the organisation for patients across sheffield . The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area. Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical

1. Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the specialty, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.

2. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.

3. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or care planning of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.

4. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.

5. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per speciality and scope of practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.

6. Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.

7. Utilise scope of practice to undertake Non Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group.

8. Provide a seamless, high quality service from assessment to diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.

9. Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service.

10. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.

11. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via clinical structures as required.

12. Work towards safe and timely provision of care of patients between Primary and Secondary Care services/healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to care provision are identified and acted upon appropriately.

13. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Organisational policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity.

14. Ensure effective and accurate communication whether verbal or written between healthcare professionals as necessary.

15. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with professional standards.

16. Undertake training where necessary to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.

17. Practice within the scope of professional registration (i.e. NMC, HCPC).

Professional Leadership & Management

1. Provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice.

2. Lead and develop a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice, promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices.

3. Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of advanced clinical practice and provide support or advice to other staff when necessary

4. Lead and support the development of the role according to changing patients needs, service requirements and evidence base practice.

5. Lead and actively participate in service/departmental projects, quality initiatives and statutory accreditation processes. This will include the setting and monitoring of clinical standards of care.

6. Ensure that all resources are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner to achieve maximum effect for patients and staff.

7. Adhere to all relevant Organisational policies and procedures and to ensure that they are correctly implemented.

8. Lead in the implementation of multidisciplinary service objectives that reflect Organisational or PCN strategies for patient care.

9. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, supporting the Clinical management team in service development and lead as delegated on the implementation of any of these changes.

10. Monitor standards and maintain high quality care. Report any clinical incidents promptly via the Organisational pathways.

11. Utilise the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with complex, sensitive or emergency situations.

12. Maintain an awareness of professional and ethical issues to ensure care is delivered in a professional timely and courteous manner by all members of the team, respecting the different spiritual and cultural backgrounds of colleagues, patients and relatives.

13. Escalate any concerns or complaints promptly to Clinical Lead and take part in any necessary Clinical Governance.

14. Participate in the recruitment process as required, providing feedback and support in recruitment decisions.

15. Accountable for own practice, acting at all times within the Professional Code of Professional Conduct (NMC,HCPC, CSP)

16. Maintain a working knowledge of local and national professional policy and strategy.

Education & Training

1. Act as an expert educational resource for clinical staff, patients, and carers by providing formal and informal education. Promote and develop a positive learning environment throughout the Organisation.

2. Act as mentor/assessor to staff members and students as required, providing educational advice and support. Ensure other clinicians can access appropriate training support and guidance.

3. Lead and actively participate in the delivery of educational programmes for multi-disciplinary clinicians.

4. Provide support and guidance as required to clinicians from all disciplines.

5. Ensure that pre and post registration students receive appropriate learning experience whilst allocated to the Organisation/PCN.

6. Participate in provision and identification of in-service training need for all team staff.

7. Participate in education and practice development on a PCN wide basis liaising with PCN, PCS or External educational leads to ensure educational objectives are delivered.

8. Recognise the limits of own professional practice and competence, undertake further training and academic qualifications as required to maintain own specialist knowledge.

9. Take responsibility for ensuring personal and completion of any statutory or mandatory training as required for. Informing line manager if there is any deviance from training attendance.

10. Adapt clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings.

11. Participate in the annual appraisal process, delegating duties to team members as appropriate to ensure all staff within the team have personal development plans which support revalidation.

12. Maintain close links with local HEIs and participate in in the development and delivery of new and established advanced practice programmes as required.

Research & Audit

1 Utilise research findings and audit in the delivery of advanced clinical patient care, developing new ways of working.

2. Participate and where required lead audit projects as required by the specialty, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.

3. Collate, analyse and present reports on varying aspects of the speciality activity as required by Organisation.

4. Ensure the results of audit and research conducted by the team are disseminated at local, regional and national level.

5. To share best practice; through publications and attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level.

Quality & Safety

1. Support the maintenance of CQC compliance and local and national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the Organisation.

2. Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate

3. Ensure patient safety by escalating any risks with staffing or service provision to appropriate Clinical Lead.

4. Report any issues with quality and safety immediately to appropriate Clinical Lead.

5. May be deployed to work in any part of the Trust should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained.

This job description is not exhaustive and is seen as a guideline for the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties to achieve the Trust objectives which are commensurate with the grading of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration - NMC , HCPC
• Masters degree level or the portfolio route in advance practice
• Non-Medical Prescribing Course

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Teaching & Mentoring qualification/experience
• Able to undertake digital rectoscopy with confidence
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in specialty area

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Assessment skills

Desirable

• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

Darnall Health Centre

York Road

SHEFFIELD

S9 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)