Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (ARRS)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Lancashire is seeking passionate Part-Time Mental Health Practitioners to join their team. You will support GPs with on-the-day mental health assessments and play a vital role in providing holistic care to patients. The ideal candidate will be a registered mental health professional with community-based experience. Opportunities for career development and a supportive environment are offered, along with a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1 year post-registration experience in community-based settings.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience managing mental health caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs with mental health assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Manage complex clinical situations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Resilience under pressure

Education

Registered Mental Health Professional

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 prioritise exceptional patient care and collaborative teamwork. These roles support GPs with on-the-day mental health assessment and support for patients, working across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS). The roles are designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS) and aim to improve joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems to help patients access the care 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: Excellent opportunities for service improvement and career growth, with supportive and structured mentoring.
• Beautiful Location: Work 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 identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting. We look forward to welcoming you to hardworking and dedicated teams.

About Us

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 provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. The Trust supports flexible working and encourages applicants to discuss work patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks.

For more information please visit the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT website.

Details

Date posted: 16 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 351-BAY827-LW
Job locations: Carnforth and Milnthorpe PCN, Lancaster, LA5 9JU

Job Description

Job responsibilities: Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Professional with current registration with the relevant body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, Social Work England)
• Evidence of continuing personal learning and development

Knowledge
Essential

• In-depth understanding of risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of managing mental health caseloads
• Experience of delivering evidence-based mental health interventions

Experience
Essential

• 1 year post-registration community-based experience including completion of relevant preceptorship and post-preceptorship experience
• Working in various statutory settings with knowledge of primary care
• Effectively managing complex clinical situations

Skills
Essential

• Literate and a good all-round communicator
• Experience of good time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to be resilient when working under pressure

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Carnforth and Milnthorpe PCN, Lancaster, LA5 9JU. Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/