South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
PCN Mental Health Practitioner
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Mental Health Support Worker – Primary Care Role within the Living Well Network Alliance
Location: Agreed GP locations across Lambeth, supported by Living Well Centres and Primary Care Networks
About the Role
The Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) is transforming adult mental health services in Lambeth by integrating community mental health teams, social workers, and the voluntary sector into three Living Well Centres. This collaborative approach delivers holistic, personalised support to service users while fostering career growth for staff.
We actively value lived experience and welcome applications from individuals with mental health challenges, recognising the unique strength these perspectives bring to our work.
This exciting and evolving role sits at the interface of primary and secondary care, shaping improved pathways and relationships between services. As part of a forward-thinking team, you’ll contribute to transformative initiatives, ensuring seamless support for patients while advancing your career through clear progression pathways.
Our organisation supports diverse specialities, with opportunities to develop into roles such as PCN Team Leader or other vacancies across the Living Well Network and South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Patient & GP Engagement:
- Collaborate with patients and General Practice teams to guide them toward appropriate mental health services, including referrals to Living Well Centres or signposting to social prescribers, voluntary sector services, and community support groups.
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Early Intervention & Self-Management:
- Promote shared decision-making and self-management of symptoms to enhance treatment adherence and patient autonomy.
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Improving Service Pathways:
- Contribute to streamlined communication and collaboration between primary and secondary care to refine care pathways.
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Physical Health Integration:
- Support physical health improvement for individuals with mental health needs through holistic care approaches.
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Mental Health Training & Advice:
- Deliver informal, tailored mental health training for Primary Care Network staff, including offering specialist advice to enhance mental health understanding within the team.
About the Location
You’ll be embedded within General Practice locations as part of a neighbourhood-based Primary Care Network, working closely with integrated teams at the Living Well Centres in Lambeth. This collaborative setup ensures a seamless, patient-centred approach to care.
Requirements
Note: Exact requirements will be detailed in the full job advertisement but may include:
- Experience or empathy related to mental health (valued, but not mandatory).
- Effective communication skills for engaging with patients, GPs, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning in mental health modalities and collaborative care.
- Familiarity (or willingness to learn) with NHS settings and primary care service delivery.
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Benefits
We prioritise your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Core Offerings
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Competitive pay, pension contributions, and leave tailored to role and tenure.
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Flexible working options such as part-time or job-sharing to accommodate personal needs.
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Career development support, including:
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership programmes (e.g., Positive People Management, Collective Leadership)
- Access to training in mental health specialties and professional development.
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Car lease incentives with competitive deals.
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Keyworker housing available at selected sites.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits
- Cyber학 Special Discounts: Up to 10% off purchases via Health Service Discounts with brands like Apple, Adidas, and John Lewis.
- NHS perks, including discounts on fitness, travel, and leisure activities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Childcare Vouchers
- Counselling services for staff wellbeing.
- Wellbeing events & activities to promote a healthy work environment.
- Staff restaurants on-site or nearby.
- Long service awards to recognise dedication.
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