Band 5 Community Mental Health Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fleetwood is seeking a mental health professional to provide assessments, promote teamwork, and ensure high standards of patient care. Candidates should have a working knowledge of care planning and a nursing qualification or be about to graduate. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and responding to individuals' needs effectively. Flexible working arrangements are supported, making this an excellent opportunity for new graduates or those early in their nursing career.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for new graduates

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health assessments and care planning.
• Ability to explore health-related issues impacting mental well-being.
• Experience as a newly qualified nurse or final-year student.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and Trust values within the clinical team.
• Conduct mental health assessments and risk evaluations.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services based on needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification (or student due to graduate)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.
• Undertake mental health assessments including risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team.
• Be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or to other services/agencies where necessary.
• Provide a fast, responsive service to assess individuals' needs.
• Establish a communication structure between GP's, IAPT and non-IAPT services in LSCFT, ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of assessments, care planning and risk assessment and management of people under community services.
• Ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.
• Experience as a newly qualified nurse or a student due to graduate.

About the Trust

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
• Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

Additional Information

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT supports flexible working arrangements, including term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please be aware that a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

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