Mental Health Practitioner - IRS

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in an innovative mental health service that is transforming how care is delivered. As a Triage Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing 24/7 support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the lives of those in need. The Trust values flexibility and encourages a positive work/life balance, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Career Break Options

Health and Well-being Services

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services and crisis intervention.
• Ability to inspire and support individuals facing mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct referral screening and triage for mental health services.
• Support call handlers and provide information over the telephone.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Crisis Intervention

Referral Screening

Triage Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Social Work Degree

Occupational Therapy Qualification

Job description

Come and join our Initial Response Service team. This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health issues to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Trust. You will be part of delivering a significant transformation to the way services are accessed and delivered. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists to join our expanding team.

The New Service Offers

1. A single referral point for GPs and other professionals
2. A 24-hour telephone advice and support for people who use services and carers to be able to self-refer
3. More responsive crisis services with improved experiences for people who use services, carers, and professionals

Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes.

The service is 24/7, and as a Triage Practitioner, you will be working shift patterns within our teams based in Accrington at The Mount. Your responsibilities will include referral screening, triaging, signposting, and supporting the call handlers and administrative team, who provide information and support over the telephone.

Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.

We are looking for people who are dedicated to promoting recovery and who can inspire individuals experiencing mental health challenges and their families that recovery is possible for everyone.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision includes inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also offers a variety of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside partners in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Sefton areas.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We consider working patterns such as term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to specify their preferences on their application forms and discuss these options at interview.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Adrian Trubody
• Job Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]