24/7 Mental Health Triage Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an IRS Urgent Care Practitioner to deliver crucial mental health support as part of a dynamic crisis response team. You will work 24/7 shift patterns, providing triage and support to clinicians. The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a qualified Allied Health Professional, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post graduate experience working with a range of mental health problems.
• Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Deliver significant transformation to service access and delivery.
• Triage Practitioner working a 24/7 shift pattern in crisis service.
• Support call handlers and administrators providing information and support.

Skills

Ability to assess service users' presenting problems

Time management skills

Caseload management skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional Qualification

Degree/Diploma in Health/Care/Criminal area of work

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an IRS Urgent Care Practitioner to deliver crucial mental health support as part of a dynamic crisis response team. You will work 24/7 shift patterns, providing triage and support to clinicians. The role requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a qualified Allied Health Professional, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work/life balance.