Mental Health GP Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Alfreton, DE55 7AH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1987-25-0003 |
Summary
Mental Health Monitoring: Assist GPs in monitoring and documenting the mental health progress of patients with mental health conditions, ensuring regular check-ins and updates are conducted. Physical Health Checks: Conduct basic physical health checks, record vital signs, and assist in identifying any potential health issues related to mental health conditions. Wellbeing Assessments: Administer wellbeing assessments to patients, gauging their overall mental and emotional wellbeing and reporting findings to the GP. Appointment Booking: Schedule appointments for patients, considering their mental health needs and ensuring appointments are efficiently managed. Patient Support: Provide empathetic and compassionate support to patients dealing with mental health challenges, offering a caring and non-judgmental environment. Signposting and Referrals: Guide patients to appropriate mental health services and resources based on their individual needs, including referrals to specialist mental health practitioners or organisations. Communication: Maintain effective communication with patients, colleagues, and external mental health service providers to ensure seamless patient care. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations. Continuous Learning: Stay informed about advancements in mental health care. Job responsibilities To attend Courses and study days as required in line with the role of Mental Health GP Assistant. Mandatory Training Courses to be completed. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carer's Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behavior Contribute to the Practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery Support the wider Practice team on Practice work in times of high volume This job description represents current tasks and responsibilities and may be subject to amendment to reflect changing circumstances.