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- Prif leoliad
- Mental Health
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 246-WSN7995219
- Cyflogwr
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- Kings Lynn Primary Care Network
- Tref
- King's Lynn
- Cyflog
- £49,387 - £56,515 gross per annum
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- Yn flynyddol
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- 28/06/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Kings Lynn Primary Care Network - Lead Mental Health Practitioner
Band 7
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are recruiting a Primary Care Based Lead Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) working across GP practices within Kings Lynn PCN in West Norfolk.
This is a jointly funded role through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), supporting NSFT and Primary Care to deliver Place‑Based Care. The post enables people to access timely mental health support in the familiar surroundings of their GP practice, helping ensure they receive the right support at the right time.
You will be embedded within GP practices and work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, delivering non‑urgent mental health assessment and brief interventions for patients 16+ experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Expectations of the role:
- Provide assessments, brief interventions and short‑term support for people aged 16+
- Support individuals with presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma‑related distress, bipolar disorder, psychosis and other mental health needs
- Deliver psychoeducation, problem‑solving approaches, safety planning and self‑management strategies
- Work collaboratively with GP practice staff and local services to ensure people are directed to the most appropriate support
- Promote recovery, wellbeing and prevention of deterioration within local communities
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Every day is different and not without its challenges. We strive to ensure our staff have the support they need to tackle these challenges and time to embrace new opportunities.
Joining the Mental Health team at Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust could be life-changing for you and the people you care for. Take the next step in your career, while supporting people to live their hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Why work for NSFT?
As an NHS employer, we have developed and put in place a range of policies to support our employees to enjoy a fair and healthy working environment.
Flexible working options allow staff to request, review and agree changes in their working patterns at different stages of their careers, and as their personal circumstances change.
We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and diverse workforce, and we have dedicated Employee Network Groups which champion staff mental health issues, BME, disability, spirituality and wellbeing, women’s and neurodiversity, and LGBT issues.
Life changing for you:https://youtu.be/ygNy6BCpEvk?si=g9YFJZkEzLbEN6pc
About Kings Lynn Primary Care Network
Kings Lynn PCN is one of four Primary Care Networks across West Norfolk, working collaboratively to meet the needs of local populations.
Practices include:
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Ready to make a difference?
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and key accountabilities.
If you’re passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality care, working with kindness and compassion, and helping to create better outcomes for patients and communities, we would love to hear from you.
Click APPLY and take the next step in your career with NSFT.
Find Out More
Primary Care Based Mental Health Practitioners make a real difference every day supporting patients at the right time, in the right place.
Watch the short video here:
https://youtu.be/9GvYKCJ3WGQ?si=6i5--3uaI21_GYmn
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant professional registration.
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC Registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP Social Worker Registrants)
- Ongoing Professional Development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Competent assessment skills
- Computer skills and experience of using Electronic Patient Record System
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills
- Care planning and risk assessment knowledge and skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice.
- Prevention and Management of Suicide training
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ensure care is values-based, nonjudgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity being met.
- Have the ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experiencerom previous experience
- Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs.
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in delivering group-based interventions.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Adam Smith
- Teitl y swydd
- Primary Care Clinical & Operational Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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