Mental Health Practitioner - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

South Ribble Community Mental Health Team are seeking to appoint a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner, which will be based at Pathways MH Resource centre in Bamber Bridge.

The team covers the South Ribble area of Lancashire which has a diverse population.

The multidisciplinary team is made up of mental health nurses/practitioners, assistant practitioners, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, Community Support Workers, Community Pharmacist and technician, Consultant Psychiatrist and Middle Grade Doctor and is supported by experienced administration staff.

It is expected that the successful applicant would have an excellent knowledge of the most prevalent mental health issues currently being faced by Adults, including related and comorbid physical health conditions.

Excellent communication skills are essential, including the use of digital platforms including MS teams

you must be a registered mental health nurse/registered social worker/registered OT, with excellent leadership and clinical skills.

You will also need to have a working knowledge of the care programme approach, risk assessment and management, and the ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.