Enhanced Intensive Practitioner

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Lincoln is seeking a qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join their Enhanced Support and Liaison Service. This part-time position involves urgent assessment and risk planning for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Applicants should have relevant experience and a current UK professional registration. The role offers flexibility and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Early access to Psychological Therapies

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Experience with adult care in a community setting.
• Must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for urgent assessment and risk planning.
• Work as part of a 7-day-a-week roster.
• Provide support and interventions for those at risk of admission.

Skills

Experience working with learning disabilities

Risk assessment skills

Ability to work in a team

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Are you a qualified Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse who is interested in making a difference, is passionate about working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic adults, and enjoys working in a fast paced environment with creative dynamic approaches to your work? If so, this is the job and team for you.

The Enhanced Support and Liaison Service (ESLS) is a newly formed service that supports adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults who are at risk of placement breakdown, at risk of hospital admission, and/or who need support to access mainstream mental health services.

The LDA Enhanced Support & Liaison Service is a county-wide, 7 day per week service which functions as part of a multi-agency pathway, working with service users, providers, carers, families, social care, and health partners to enable people with a learning disability and/or autism in Lincolnshire to receive appropriate care in the right place at the right time. The LDA Enhanced Support & Liaison Service offers the following levels of support:

• Level 1 - Generic support
• Level 2 - Patient Specific Support
• Level 3 - Enhanced Patient Specific Support

This support is offered through the following pathways:

• Community Liaison Pathways
• Inpatient/discharge Pathway
• Enhanced and intensive community Intervention & Support

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the enhanced intensive pathway within ESLS, responsible for urgent assessment, including risk assessment, planning, and implementation of evidence-based care to service users with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. Colleagues within the enhanced intensive pathway work as part of a 7-day-a-week roster, doing 08:00 - 20:00 shifts.

ESLS works with teams and services across the trust to provide support and intervention for those who are at risk of admission or who are at risk of placement breakdown. This support is primarily through liaison, advice, training, and consultation with other trust services and with wider system partners including the Integrated Care Board (ICB), Lincolnshire County Council, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, Police and Voluntary and Third Sector Organisations.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. This Trust is rated highly for staff morale and is recognized for compassionate and inclusive practice. We offer flexible working, training and promotion opportunities, and support diversity with active staff networks.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata for part-time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 274-11714-SP

Job locations: Unit 1, St George's site, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, LN1 1FS

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post. When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Unit 1, St George's site, Long Leys Road, Lincoln, LN1 1FS

Employer's website: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/

Eligibility and selection criteria are described in the Job Description and Person Specification documents linked with the vacancy.