Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (ARRS)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for Two Part Time Mental Health Practitioners to join their team in Carnforth. This role involves supporting GPs with mental health assessments and providing holistic care. The ideal candidates will be proactive and passionate about innovative mental health support in primary care. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to promote work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for providing holistic care for mental health support.
• Experience in primary care settings is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs with on-the-day mental health assessments.
• Deliver quality mental health support to patients.
• Engage in innovative practices within mental health care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Carnforth and Milnthorpe Primary Care Network (PCN) is excited to announce an opportunity for Two Part Time Mental Health Practitioners to join our dedicated and dynamic team. Located on the picturesque border of North Lancashire and South Cumbria, our PCN consists of two practices, Ash Trees Surgery and Park View Surgery, where we prioritize exceptional patient care and collaborative teamwork.

As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are excited to be able to implement Mental Health Practitioner roles across the Primary Care Networks to support GPs with on the day Mental Health assessment and support for patients.

These are roles designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS). The roles will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a friendly and well-established team, including paramedics, physiotherapists, social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches, general practice assistants, pharmacy team and GPs.
• Career Development: This role offers excellent opportunities for service improvement and career growth, allowing you to make a real impact in our community. Supportive and structured mentoring.
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy working in a scenic area with easy access to the M6 for convenient travel.

This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting.

We are really excited to be developing our integrated community services and look forward to welcoming you to a hardworking and dedicated teams.

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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; 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.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alex Gabriel Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail]