Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner. The role involves conducting holistic assessments and collaborating within the Urgent Care Pathway. The ideal candidate should be passionate about mental health and willing to develop specialist skills. This position offers flexible working options to accommodate various needs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for working in mental health and urgent care.
• Willingness to develop specialist skills.
• Ability to collaborate and display core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients.
• Work within the Urgent Care Pathway.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working within the Urgent Care Pathway

Passion for Mental Health services

Ability to perform assessments

Collaboration skills

Education

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

Position

Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Location & Hours

Blackpool, Lancashire. 37.5 hours per week, 7 days, 24‑hour cover including nights.

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner who has enthusiasm and passion for working within the Urgent Care Pathway within Mental Health Services. The Mental Health Liaison Team is a dedicated team of professionals providing comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients within the Acute Trust hospital for those aged 16 years and over.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients within the Acute Trust hospital.
• Work within the Urgent Care Pathway, consolidating and expanding clinical skills within a diverse population.
• Collaborate with the team, displaying core team and trust values to ensure thorough and high‑standard care for patients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner.
• Enthusiasm for and passion to work within the Urgent Care Pathway.
• Willingness to consolidate and develop specialist skills.

Training & Development

The successful candidate will be supported to develop on courses such as NMP, specialist MHL training, and opportunities to top up to degree level, alongside a multitude of other service‑specific in‑house training opportunities.

Working Conditions

Flexible working is encouraged: 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.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides secondary mental health care across this area, including inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, forensic services (low and medium secure care), physical health and well‑being services, and community partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria, and Sefton area.