Wellbeing Assessor

To undertake assessments of patients or Eastleigh PCN comprising of St Andrews, Boyatt WoodSurgeries, Parkside and Archers Practices.You will identify individual needs and appropriate support from the Primary Level Mental Health Serviceor within the community and work collaboratively with other partners in the Primary Level Mental HealthService.Key Duties

• To engage with patients and undertake initial assessments in order to identify individual needs and
goals.
• To meet with patients on an individual basis to monitor agreed plans and progress towards achieving
identified goals.
• To help patients develop tools and strategies which will enable them to better manage their own
mental wellbeing.
• To provide information which promotes mental wellbeing and to contribute to health promotion
activities across the network.
• To attend meetings of the multi-disciplinary primary level mental health team which will focus on the
most appropriate support for individual patients.
• To record progress on patient records using Emis (or equivalent) system in line with GP
practice/NHS IT Policy and Procedures and Solent Mind Policy and Procedures.
• To encourage patients to access facilities, groups and other resources within the local community.
• To share with other staff within the primary level mental health service and other agencies as
appropriate information regarding the patient's wellbeing in line with Solent Mind policies and procedures.
• To gather feedback from patients via questionnaires and face-to-face discussions as appropriate.
• To attend relevant meetings related to the provision and delivery of the Primary Level Mental Health
Service and to feedback relevant information.,
• To participate in supervision and annual appraisal meetings and to attend Solent Mind meetings as
appropriate.
• To attend relevant training opportunities and workshops in line with identified development needs.
• To contribute to the development and improvement of the Primary Level Mental Health Service.
Internal and External Liaison
• Share appropriate information under Solent Mind's Confidentiality and Risk Assessment Policy.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other staff within the Primary Care Network.
• Develop links and maintain good relationships with local community organisations.
General
• Adhere to the aims, values, policies and procedures and procedures of Solent Mind, particularly
safeguarding and health and safety.
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the service and to best practice.
• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to
both mental health and the Primary Care Services.
• Undertake not to abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private
business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This list is non exhaustive, and other duties may be required to be undertaken to meet the needs of Solent Mind

Educated to a minimum level 2 standard or extensive relevant experience. EssentialExperience:Experience of working with vulnerable people with diverse needs. EssentialExperience of working in a mental health setting. EssentialPersonal experience of mental health problems. DesirableKnowledge/Skills/Competencies:Ability to work on own initiative and within a team. EssentialGood written and verbal communication skills. EssentialIntermediate I.T. skills, including Microsoft Office. EssentialAbility to understand and assess risk. EssentialAbility to self-reflect and learn from experience and specific situations. EssentialHaving a positive attitude to people from diverse backgrounds. EssentialExperience of using assessment tools. DesirableGood local knowledge or the ability to research and identify appropriate community Desirableresources.Knowledge of the links between physical health and mental health. DesirableOther:Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays. EssentialCommitment to Solent Mind's values. EssentialCommitment to Solent Mind's Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies. EssentialWillingness to undergo a relevant DBS Check if required. Essential