CYP ARRS - Primary Care Network Lead CYP MH Practitioner

Overview

Healthier South Wirral Primary Care Network (PCN) and CWPs Children Young People and Families mental health services (CYPMHS) have worked together to enhance access to mental health support. We want to contribute to a more joined up approach for children, young people and families in South Wirral to facilitate getting the help and support in the right place for them, when they need it, to stay mentally well.

Our aim is to deliver an integrated community-based model of mental health care supporting both primary and secondary care services. Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices working together in a local geographical area. Healthier South Wirral Care Network is a collaboration of 6 GP Practices (Sunlight Group Practice, Spital Surgery, The Orchard Surgery, The Allport Surgery, Eastham Group Practice, and Civic Medical Centre), in and around South Wirral who collectively care for over 49,000 patients.

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is interested in working as part of the GP Multidisciplinary Team in Healthier South Wirral Primary Care Network on a part time basis, 22.5 hours. Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 11/02/2026 and the proposed interview date is 18/02/2026. The role will include completing assessments, delivering brief interventions for patients registered at the GP practice who have mental health needs, or signposting to other provision in school or the community, supporting access to the graduated approach if there are potential neurodevelopmental needs, supporting signposting following assessment by secondary CYP Mental Health Services (CYPMHS), facilitating transitions out of CYPMHS and building community networks and offering training / upskilling.

You will also provide expert advice and support to enable GP MDT to provide an effective service for children and young people with mental health needs. You will be line managed and professionally supervised by the CWP Band 7 Access Team Manager. As the post is hosted via CWP you will also have access to training, education and support from CWP.

This new post would suit individuals who enjoy working autonomously and who are committed to collaborative working to improve outcomes for people with mental health issues.

• Complete assessments and deliver brief interventions for patients registered at the GP practice with mental health needs.
• Signpost to other provision in school or the community; support access to the graduated approach for potential neurodevelopmental needs.
• Support signposting following assessment by secondary CYP Mental Health Services (CYPMHS).
• Facilitate transitions out of CYPMHS and build community networks; offer training and upskilling where appropriate.
• Provide expert advice and support to enable the GP MDT to deliver an effective service for children and young people with mental health needs.
• Work as part of the GP Multidisciplinary Team within Healthier South Wirral PCN on a part-time basis (22.5 hours).
• Line management and professional supervision by the CWP Band 7 Access Team Manager; access to training, education and support from CWP.
• Autonomous and collaborative working style with a focus on improving outcomes for people with mental health issues.

• Experienced Mental Health Practitioner.
• Willingness to work autonomously and collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people with mental health needs.
• Ability to contribute to GP MDT discussions and service development within a primary care network.
• Hosted via CWP with access to CWP training and support.

• The post is hosted via CWP; shortlisting dates and interview dates are provided in the overview.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, committed to inclusive recruitment.
• All new starters commence in post on one fixed start date each month in line with Prepare to Care (P2C) induction, which offers up to 3 weeks of training.
• Applicants should review Trust values and reflect them in their application; examples from work experience or personal life may be requested in support of values-based interviewing.
• The DBS check cost is paid by the applicant; costs can be deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged.
• New entrants to the NHS will commence at the minimum of the stated scale; vacancies may close early if a large number of applications are received.
• If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact the recruitment team via email or by calling the listed number.