Geriatric Mental Health Practitioner - Assessment & Duty

LSCft; Oxenholme; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Older Adults CMHT in South Lakes. You will assess and plan care for adults with complex mental health needs and work within integrated memory assessment and care home liaison functions.

The role requires active participation in duty duties, team mentoring, risk assessment, and collaboration with physical health provisions while supporting independence and

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with UK registration.
• Specialist qualification or equivalent in skills and development.
• Experience mentoring or assessing student staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment for complex mental health needs.
• Triage and respond to incoming queries as Duty practitioner.
• Support and oversight for physical health provision within the team.

Skills

Assessment

Risk assessment

Teamwork

Mentorship

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Specialist qualification in skills and development

Job description

The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Older Adults CMHT in South Lakes. You will assess and plan care for adults with complex mental health needs and work within integrated memory assessment and care home liaison functions.

The role requires active participation in duty duties, team mentoring, risk assessment, and collaboration with physical health provisions while supporting independence and