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Adult Mental Health PractitionerThe Welby Group • Bottesford, United Kingdom
Adult Mental Health Practitioner

Adult Mental Health Practitioner

The Welby Group • Bottesford, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job Summary
Adult Mental Health Practitioner

The Welby Group
Location: Bottesford, Nottinghamshire (NG13)
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (full-time or part-time considered)
Working Pattern: Flexible working, compressed hours and hybrid/home working considered

The Welby Group is seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Practitioner to join our expanding Mental Health Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an autonomous practitioner with excellent assessment, triage and clinical decision-making skills who is passionate about improving access to high-quality mental health care within primary care.

Based within our Central Hub in Bottesford, you will provide predominantly remote consultations to adults presenting with a broad range of mental health conditions. You will work alongside our GPs, Mental Health Support Worker and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver timely assessments, personalised treatment plans and onward referrals where appropriate.

We are particularly interested in applicants who hold an independent prescribing qualification or are working towards one.

Main duties of the job
  • Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for adults presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns.
  • Deliver safe, effective remote consultations using a holistic and patient-centred approach.
  • Provide prescribing within your professional scope of practice (where qualified).
  • Assess and triage patients, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and escalation where required.
  • Support patients through ADHD and Autism referral pathways as part of a wider mental health caseload.
  • Develop and review personalised care plans, providing ongoing follow-up where appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, the Mental Health Support Worker and external mental health services.
  • Promote prevention, early intervention and self-management strategies.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and coding using the practice clinical system.
  • Participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services across The Welby Group.
  • Provide clinical support and guidance to the Mental Health Support Worker.

About us
The Welby Group operates five GP practices across Lincolnshire, providing care to more than 43,500 patients.

We are a progressive primary care organisation committed to delivering innovative, patient-focused healthcare. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively across practices to provide accessible, high-quality services that improve outcomes for our patients.

We foster a supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute new ideas and help shape future services.

Our values underpin everything we do, Opportunity, Enthusiasm, Supportive, Innovative, Family & Balance.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • NHS Pension Scheme with 23.7% employer contribution
  • 36 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Medical indemnity cover
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bereavement leave
  • Compressed Hybrid/home working options
  • Beautiful modern offices with free parking
  • Staff recognition awards and company-funded social events
  • A genuinely supportive team with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

How to Apply
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, please send us your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit.

You can apply via the button or email Cheila at hr@welbyhealth.co.uk if you have any questions.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace for all.

Job Description
Job Responsibilities
The Adult Mental Health Practitioner will provide specialist mental health assessment, support and treatment to adults registered with The Welby Group. Working as an autonomous practitioner within a primary care setting, the post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health interventions and contribute to improving access to mental health support for our patient population.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with GPs, healthcare professionals, and external mental health services to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate and coordinated care.

The role will involve undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments, supporting patients with a range of presentations including common mental health conditions, complex needs, crisis presentations, ADHD and Autism-related concerns, and developing personalised care plans that support recovery, self-management and improved wellbeing.

The successful applicant will work autonomously within their professional scope of practice, using advanced clinical skills to assess, triage, diagnose where appropriate, prescribe (where qualified) and make clinical decisions regarding patient care pathways.

The post holder will also contribute to the ongoing development of mental health services across The Welby Group, supporting quality improvement, clinical governance and the delivery of innovative approaches to patient care.

Key Areas of Responsibility
Clinical Practice
  • Provide specialist mental health assessment, advice and support to adults presenting with a range of mental health concerns.
  • Undertake clinical assessments, including risk assessments, formulation and care planning.
  • Provide evidence-based interventions and support patients in managing their mental health.
  • Prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice where appropriately qualified.
  • Identify when escalation, safeguarding input or onward referral is required.
  • Support patients accessing ADHD and Autism assessment pathways.
  • Provide follow-up and review appointments to monitor progress and outcomes.
  • Maintain a patient-centred approach, ensuring individuals are involved in decisions about their care.

Multidisciplinary Working
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, the wider primary care team and external services.
  • Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues where appropriate.
  • Support continuity of care and effective communication across services.
  • Develop positive working relationships with community mental health teams and other partner organisations.

Leadership and Service Development
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of mental health pathways within The Welby Group.
  • Participate in clinical audits, reviews and quality improvement projects.
  • Support the implementation of evidence-based practice and service improvements.
  • Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and training events.

Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
  • Ensure appropriate clinical coding and documentation is completed.
  • Maintain professional registration and undertake continued professional development.
  • Work within relevant professional, ethical and legal frameworks.
  • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to information governance requirements.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Nursing Qualification or equivalent
  • NMC or HCPC registered

Desirable
  • Independent prescriber

Experience
Essential
  • experience working with adults in mental health settings.
  • Is confident working autonomously and handling undifferentiated mental health presentations.
  • Understands ADHD and Autism presentations and referral pathways.
  • Communicates clearly and compassionately.
  • Works well within a team and supports colleagues.
  • Is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Desirable
  • Experient prescriber or working towards it.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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