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Role: Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Newcastle

Medical Staffing

With over 15 years of experience, Medical Staffing is a leading medical service provider operating across the UK. We are currently seeking a compassionate Mental Health Practitioner with primary care experience to work ad-hoc or long term shifts, in and around the Newcastle area.

A bit about the role:

* Work with patients to support engagement with appropriate services and treatment, which may include onward referral to secondary mental health services, or sign-posting to other mental health services, voluntary services and support groups.

* To work independently in the Surgery and the Community, providing assessment, treatment and referral of patients with specified mental health problems and unexplained symptoms.

* You will be involved in providing a high level of safe and effective care.

* Keep detailed records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols on the GP record systems.

* Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in according with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols.

* Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

Key requirements:

* At least a few months’ MHP experience in primary care over the last few years.

* Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients

* Relevant qualification

* Ability to follow care plans and treatment protocols

* Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team setting

* Proficient in using computer systems and software for documentation purposes

Apply today and we will be in contact shortly to discuss more about this role