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 community healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking two Part Time Mental Health Practitioners. Responsibilities include supporting GPs and providing mental health assessments. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, a good understanding of risk management, and at least one year of community experience. This role offers flexibility and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Beautiful location

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of risk assessment and management.
• 1 year post-registration community-based experience.
• Experience in managing mental health caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments.
• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Manage and support patients with mental health needs.

Skills

Good communicator

Time management skills

Ability to work 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.

As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are implementing Mental Health Practitioner roles across the Primary Care Networks to support GPs with on-the-day Mental Health assessment and support for patients. These roles are 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, with 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 look forward to welcoming you to a hardworking and dedicated team.

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 partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and supports a positive work/life balance. We consider patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to state these preferences on their application and discuss options at interview.

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

Details

Date posted: 21 October 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-A

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

Essential

Qualifications

• 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

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

Experience

• 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

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Carnforth and Milnthorpe PCN
Lancaster, LA5 9JU

Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/