- A single referral point for GPs and other professionals
- A 24-hour telephone advice and support for people who use services and carers to be able to self-refer
- More responsive crisis services with improved experiences for people who use services, carers and professionals
- To provide a gatekeeping function as detailed in the Operating Procedure.
- To provide managerial support to the team in the absence of the Team Manager
- To form close working relationships with and provide highly specialised advice and information on mental health issues to a variety of other services/agencies/organisations and carers both within and outside mental health services.
- To participate in and contribute to local and National strategies to improve services.
- Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification ( RMN/Dip SW/OT)
- In-depth knowledge of mental health problems
- In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems
- Detailed knowledge of the impact of risk and protective factors that affect people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues
- In-depth knowledge of diversity and anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
- Experience of post qualification clinical work with service users experiencing a range of mental health problems
- Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework
- Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to assess service users' presenting problems and needs, quickly and accurately, under pressure.
- Ability to determine the most appropriate course of action from a range of available options.
- Ability to communicate clearly the outcomes of assessment, verbally and in writing.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Accrington, United Kingdom**Fixed Term - 12 Months** · Rossendale & Hyndburn Community Mental Health Team are seeking to appoint a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner. This post provides the opportunity for a forward thinking and experienced individual to develop and implement safe, sound and supp ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Accrington, United Kingdom**Pennine Locality**:The Mount, Accrington · Come and join our Initial Response Service team.This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time. · There has never bee ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 day ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Blackburn, United KingdomThe post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment and short-term clinical intervention of children and young people referred to service and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. The post holde ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Helm Care Services Blackburn, United Kingdom**Job Title**:Children Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner - Children's Home Provider · **Reports To**:Clinical Director · **Location**:Preston, Lancashire · **Salary**:£28,043 - £35,000 PA · **Hours **:Monday to Friday - 9am - 5pm - Occasional weekend and evening work may be r ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
2 days ago
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Blackburn, United Kingdom**PENNINE HOME TREATMENT TEAM** · **Based Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn** · **Mental Health Practitioner ( **Band hours per week including nights and twilights.** · An exciting opportunity has arisen for forward thinking, highly motivated, innovative and dedicated practitioners to p ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 day ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomThe post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment and short-term clinical intervention of children and young people referred to service and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. The post holde ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Blackburn, United Kingdom**PLEASE NOTE**: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment. Please ensure you carefully read the attached document Welcome Bonus Repayment Terms & Conditions for details. If you have any que ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
2 days ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomThe post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment and short-term clinical intervention of children and young people referred to service and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. The post holde ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomWorking within East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service, the Child Mental Health Practitioner belongs to one of a number of relevant professional backgrounds (eg Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) The Practitioner works at both a uniprofessional and within an MD ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
6 days ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomWorking within East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service, the Child Mental Health Practitioner belongs to one of a number of relevant professional backgrounds (eg Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy etc.) The Practitioner works within an MDT Framework. The service is de ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
2 days ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomThe post holder will undertake appropriate mental health assessment and short-term clinical intervention of children and young people referred to service and provide a range of appropriate, evidence based clinical interventions informed by assessed individual need. The post holde ...
-
Education Mental Health Practitioner
6 days ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomEAST LANCASHIRE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE · Education Mental Health Practitioner · Recently rated outstanding by the CQC, ELCAS are excited to be recruiting a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner for the new Mental Health in Schools Support Teams in Bla ...
-
Community Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomMental Health Practitioner (Community) · Are you an enthusiastic Practitioner within mental health with a passion for providing and developing quality specialist for young people in a service rated outstanding by the CQC? Whether you are an experienced CAMHS or adult mental healt ...
-
Mental Health Support Practitioner
1 week ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomWe are seeking a well-motivated Support Practitioners to join our outstanding service within the Intensive Support Team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health). These posts will support to children and young people with mental health difficulties within East Lancashire. · You will a ...
-
Community Mental Health Practitioner
4 hours ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomMental Health Practitioner (Community) · Due to recent service expansion and new commissioning, ELCAS (East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Services) is now providing specialist mental health services for young people up to the age of 18. · Would you like to join our multi-discip ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
4 hours ago
Positive Action in the Community Nelson, United Kingdom**Salary **£**26,156** **| 37 hours per week | 12 month FTC** **_(from date appointed)_ · - _Additionally - a cost of living increase will be made in April 2024_ · Are you a qualified mental health practitioner looking for a new challenge? · Do you understand the challenges that ...
-
Frequent Attender Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Blackburn, United KingdomYou must have proven clinical skills along with excellent communication skills, good knowledge and understanding of adult mental health and the needs of individuals in this group. You will also need to have a working knowledge of the care programme approach, NICE guidance and enh ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner
3 days ago
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Bury, United Kingdom**#JoinUsBeYou and make a difference to a young person's life.** · We are really excited to share that we have a vacant position for a **Mental Health Practitioner **to work as a member of the **CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service working across Pennine Care.** · With an exce ...
-
Rais Mental Health Support Practitioner
6 days ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomWe are seeking a well-motivated Support Practitioners to join our outstanding service within the Intensive Support Team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health). These posts will support to children and young people with mental health difficulties within East Lancashire. · You will a ...
-
Mental Health Practitioner Rais Team
1 week ago
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Burnley, United KingdomWe are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, passionate and motivated nurses or allied health professionals to join our newly commissioned CAMHS Rapid Assessment and Intensive Support Team. · The role is in a new part of the service to provide rapid and timely response for ...
Mental Health Practitioner - Accrington, United Kingdom - Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Come and join our Initial Response Service team .This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Trust. You will be part of delivering a significant transformation to the way services are accessed and delivered. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join our expanding team.
The new service offers:
Main duties of the job
Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes.
The service is 24/7 but as Triage Practitioner you will be workingshift patterns within our teams based in Accrington at The Mount and will include referral screening, triaging, signposting and supporting the call handlers and administrators team, who provide information and support over the telephone.
Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.
We are looking for people who are dedicated to promoting recovery, and who can inspire people experiencing mental health and their families that recovery is possible for everyone.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person SpecificationEducation/ Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills and Abilities
Essential
