Mental Health Liaison Practitioner | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to work within the Urgent Care Pathway in Mental Health Services. This role involves assessing and managing patients aged 16 and over in the Acute Trust hospital, delivering comprehensive assessments and expanding mental health clinical skills. The position offers opportunities for further development and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

support for training and development

flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working within the Urgent Care Pathway in Mental Health Services.
• Ability to assess and manage patients aged 16 and over.
• Willingness to pursue further training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients in the Acute Trust hospital.
• Deliver holistic assessments ensuring thorough patient care.
• Expand clinical skills while working with a diverse population.

Skills

Mental health clinical skills

Assessment skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in mental health or nursing

Job description

Position

Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Location

Blackpool, Lancashire.

Vacancies

1 x Band 6 Practitioners 37.5 hours 7 days, 24 hour cover including nights

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner who has an enthusiasm for and passion to work within the Urgent Care Pathway within Mental Health Services.

Team

The Mental Health Liaison Team is a dedicated team of professionals providing comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients within the Acute Trust hospital from 16 years and over.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Urgent Care Pathway to assess and manage patients aged 16 and over in the Acute Trust hospital
• Consolidate and expand mental health clinical skills while working with a diverse population within the Fylde Coast
• Collaboratively deliver comprehensive and holistic assessments ensuring all aspects of patient care are thorough and completed to an exceptionally high standard

Training & Development

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

Values & Working Patterns

We encourage flexible working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to state this request on their applications and discuss options at interview.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care, specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Application deadline

This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025