Mental Health Triage Practitioner — 24/7 Crisis Support

South Cumbria Nhs Foundation Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Initial Response Service across bases in Preston and Ormskirk. The role involves triage, screening and signposting for mental health crises, with a focus on delivering timely, person-centred support.

The team operates 24/7 with negotiable shift patterns and opportunities for flexible working. We welcome applicants with lived experience and a commitment to recovery, aiming to improve access and outcomes for people in crisis.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 6 nurses, social workers or occupational therapists to join the Initial Response Service team.

Responsibilities

• Screening, triaging and signposting callers.
• Support call handlers and administrators with information and guidance.

Skills

Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Job description

South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Initial Response Service across bases in Preston and Ormskirk. The role involves triage, screening and signposting for mental health crises, with a focus on delivering timely, person-centred support.

The team operates 24/7 with negotiable shift patterns and opportunities for flexible working. We welcome applicants with lived experience and a commitment to recovery, aiming to improve access and outcomes for people in crisis.