Primary Care Mental Health Recovery Worker
hace 1 día
London
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’.Our ValuesWe take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.Job overviewA fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a GP service as a Support Worker with experience, and interest in supporting people with mental health problems, and to join the Primary Care Plus service in Wandsworth, Putney & Roehampton and Battersea areas.The team will facilitate successful step down from secondary community mental health Teams (CMHTs) or Recovery Support Teams (RSTs) to General Practitioners (GPs), and Primary Care services. We aim to improve outcomes and experience for people with mental health conditions and physical illnesses.Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.Main duties of the jobProvide face-to-face and remote recovery support to adults with SMI registered within participating GP practices.Contribute to the completion and follow-up of annual SMI physical health checks, including lifestyle interventions and signposting to relevant services.Support medication adherence, facilitate understanding of side effects, and signpost medication reviews with GPs or pharmacists if indicated.Conduct risk screening (including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, relapse indicators), escalating concerns immediately to senior clinicians, reporting incidents appropriately within the allocated GP practices and Datix/Ulysses within the Trust.Deliver relapse prevention interventions, including wellness planning, coping strategies, and early-warning-sign identification.Support access to community mental health services, talking therapies, social care, voluntary sector organisations, and peer support networks, recovery college, Hestia recovery café, active wellbeing, Wandsworth bereavement service, Citizens Advice Bureau, The Drug and Alcohol services, Mind, Enable, Befriending Services, Wandsworth Carers Centre, EMHIP Project for service -users from the Ethnic backgrounds etc.Promote wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and meaningful activity engagement.Facilitate recovery-focused goal setting, structured interventions, and strengths-based support sessions.Working for our organisationWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities• Provide face-to-face and remote recovery support to adults with SMI registered within participating GP practices.• Contribute to the completion and follow-up of annual SMI physical health checks, including lifestyle interventions and signposting to relevant services.• Support medication adherence, facilitate understanding of side effects, and signpost medication reviews with GPs or pharmacists• Conduct risk screening (including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, relapse indicators), escalating concerns immediately to senior clinicians, reporting incidents appropriately within the allocated GP practices and Datix/Ulysses within the Trust.• Deliver relapse prevention interventions, including wellness planning, coping strategies, and early-warning-sign identification.• Support access to community mental health services, talking therapies, social care, voluntary sector organisations, and peer support networks• Promote wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and meaningful activity engagement.• Facilitate recovery-focused goal setting, structured interventions, and strengths-based support sessions.Multi-Disciplinary Working• Participate in PCN MDT meetings, providing accurate and timely patient updates on progress, needs, and risks.• Work closely with GPs, Practice Nurses, Social Prescribers, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, and Mental Health Practitioners within primary care.• Maintain effective links with: Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams , Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs/Integrated Recovery Hubs , EMHIP , Active Wellbeing Service , Recovery College , Hestia Recovery Café , Wandsworth Community Empowerment Network (WCEN) / BME Forum , Wandsworth Carers Centre , Family Action , Citizens Advice Bureau, Social Services / Wandsworth Council , Police and Justice Liaison pathways , Sound Mind, Peer Support Services , IAPT/Talking Therapies providers etc.• Support the coordination and navigation of care across primary, secondary, and community mental health systems.Communication & Record-Keeping (EMIS)• Maintain accurate, high-quality, professional documentation using GP clinical systems (EMIS).• Prepare concise written updates for safeguarding, PCP Weekly Governance Meetings/MDT case reviews, and cross-agency communication.• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families, carers, and multi-agency partners.• Ensure all information is compliant with data protection, confidentiality, and local information governance standards.Safeguarding• Identify and escalate concerns relating to adult and child safeguarding, including domestic abuse, neglect, exploitation, and vulnerability.• Contribute to or attend safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions, and multi-agency risk processes when required.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and statutory responsibilities.Person specificationTraining & QualificationsEssential criteria- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in mental health, psychology, social care, or related fieldExperienceEssential criteria- Experience supporting adults with mental health difficulties- Experience delivering structured, goal-based interventionsDesirable criteria- Experience working in primary care or multidisciplinary teams- Experience using EMIS/RIO clinical systemsSkills & AbilitiesEssential criteria- Knowledge of psychosis, bipolar disorder, and SMI pathways- Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risk- Ability to work independently across multiple sitesDesirable criteria- Understanding of SMI Physical Health Check componentsAt South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:- BME (Evolve) Staff Network- Christian Staff Network- DiverseAbility- Deaf Staff Network- Mental Health Staff Forum- Women's Staff Network- LGBTQIA+We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.Please note:- That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received- That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system- That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful- That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees- That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process- That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)- That we are a smoke-free Trust