ARRS Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

This exciting and innovative position will provide mental health support to Ashford Primary Care Network (PCN) in Kent.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner: Nurses/Social Workers/Occupational Therapists to work in Ashford PCN as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).

It is an exciting time to join services in Kent as we are transforming community Mental Health services and these roles are the building blocks for those developments. You will primarily work in the PCN as a member of the integrated teams in GP surgeries.

We have 2 x22.5 hours per week post

Main duties of the job

The practitioner will be embedded as part of the PCN Multi-Disciplinary Team. Working alongside the other roles, you will have close links with the community mental health Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). The practitioner can access and draw on secondary mental health services and help provide a “bridge” between primary care and secondary mental health providers by delivering high quality mental health care in Primary Care Settings.

The role requires a highly competent, proficient practitioner, who is able to work autonomously & creatively in this busy, demanding role. Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of local resources are essential to this role, as it is the gatekeeper and guardian for referral to secondary care services.

We are seeking experienced Mental Health Practitioners who can come and make a difference. Providing high quality interventions in our new primary care integrated mental health service, you will be an important member of our primary care team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).