Job overview

Many GP practices are now offering support from a wide range of health professionals, such as  Clinical Pharmacists, MSK Practitioners and Paramedics to manage increasing demands of the local population and to provide a multi-disciplinary workforce to deliver the right care, at the right time, within local communities. 
 
The development of Mental Health Practitioners within GP practices enables expert advice to be given for common mental health problems, freeing up GP appointments for more complex physical or mental health appointments. 
 
Mental Health Practitioners working in GP Practices across Bolton are expected to offer first, and where necessary, second contacts for patients where they will promote and implement early intervention, avoiding unnecessary medication, referrals and hospital admissions, supporting 
patients to self-care, whenever possible. 

Main duties of the job

To provide first, and if required, second contacts for those experiencing common mental health problems, to reduce the need for GP appointments, within an identified number of surgeries.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.