Mental Health Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dalton-in-Furness is seeking two experienced Mental Health Practitioners. You will be responsible for timely assessments of individuals in crisis, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and completing necessary clinical paperwork. Candidates must be Registered Nurse Mental Health professionals with a strong understanding of mental health conditions. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary range from £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Mental Health with experience since qualifying.
• Ongoing registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely assessment and management of individuals in crisis.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete clinical paperwork for assessments.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Team collaboration

Assessment and management skills

Education

Registered Nurse Mental Health qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has opened for two Mental Health Practitioners to join our Health based Place of Safety team which is on the Urgent Care pathway based at Dane Garth, Barrow in Furness. Applications are invited from Registered Nurse Mental Health.

Main duties

You will be instrumental in delivering duties aimed at promoting timely assessment of needs and recovery from mental illness. The role will include accepting members of the public detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, coordinating assessments, undertaking assessments and completing clinical paperwork. There will be opportunities to work alongside and develop skills within the Home Treatment Team, Frequent Attenders team and the Mental Health Liaison Team to enhance your development and provide a whole team approach in our locality.

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. 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 a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. We encourage flexible working and support a positive work/life balance that benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

The core responsibilities involve timely assessment and management of individuals in crisis, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, completing clinical paperwork, and contributing to the whole team approach in our locality.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse Mental Health with experience since qualifying.
• On‑going registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Evidence of continuous professional development that supports clinical practice.
• Understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
• Working knowledge of physical health conditions and complications for patients experiencing mental ill health.
• Post‑graduate experience.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team structure.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Legal & Background Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.