ARRS Adult Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are excited to be able to implement Mental Health Practitioner roles across the Primary Care Networks to support GPs with Mental Health assessment and support for patients.

These are new roles designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS). The roles will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting.

We are really excited to be developing our integrated community services and look forward to welcoming you to a hardworking and dedicated teams.

The successful post holder will sit within Torentum Primary Care Network which was formed in June 2020. Our network includes 3 GP Practice’s, The Cleveleys Group Practice, The Crescent Surgery and The Thornton Practice, serving a population of approximately 33,500 registered patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role