Mental Health Access Co-Ordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.18 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £13.18 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ryde, PO33 2PN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0049-MHAC-0226 |
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The MHAC will carry out the following core duties. These may be adjusted depending on service need, staffing levels, and clinical priorities. 1.First Point of Contact & Mental Health Triage Provide a calm, empathetic and non-judgemental first response for individuals presenting with mental health needs. Explore presenting issues, preferred support options, and levels of risk. Support the individual to access agreed services, coordinating onward referrals where required. Provide structured follow-up calls to ensure the person is safely engaged with appropriate services. 2. Short-Term Interventions & Signposting Deliver up to six focussed intervention sessions where appropriate e.g., stabilisation support, problem-solving, emotional regulation tools, social support planning. Guide individuals in accessing self-management resources, digital tools, and community support. Work collaboratively with Social Prescribing, Mental Health Practitioners and wider primary care teams. 3. Step-Down Support from Secondary Care Support the development and delivery of a 12-week structured step-down pathway for individuals transitioning from community mental health teams or inpatient services. Maintain regular communication with secondary care clinicians to coordinate care and ensure timely transitions. Provide follow-up calls and practical assistance to help people maintain progress once discharged back to primary care. 4. Supporting SMI and ED Physical Health Work Assist practices in proactively identifying patients living with Severe Mental Illness - SMI or Eating Disorder - ED. Engage patients to improve uptake and quality of annual SMI and ED Physical Health Checks. Work with practice teams to support follow-up care planning linked to SMI and ED health outcomes. 5. Collaborative Working & Communication Build strong relationships with GP practices, PCN teams, secondary care, and community organisations. Participate in regular MDT meetings, case discussions and information-sharing forums. Facilitate effective communication between patients, primary care teams, secondary care and voluntary sector partners. 6. Administration & Information Management Accurate data entry, allocation and record-keeping using approved primary care IT systems. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements. File correspondence and update patient medical records as needed. 7. Team Contribution & Professional Development Engage fully in regular team meetings, reflective practice sessions, supervision and training. Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave or sickness. Support continuous service improvement and contribute to shaping the ongoing development of the MHAC team.