Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (ARRS)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Milnthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Part Time Mental Health Practitioner to work within a supportive team in a beautiful location. This role involves supporting GPs with immediate mental health assessments and improving community services. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dedicated to delivering high-quality care. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about innovation in mental health support.
• Ability to provide a high-quality holistic approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs with on-the-day mental health assessment and support.
• Collaborate across primary and adult secondary care mental health systems.
• Contribute to service improvement and community impact.

Job description

About the Role

Carnforth and Milnthorpe Primary Care Network (PCN) is excited to announce an opportunity for a Part Time Mental Health Practitioner 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. This is a role designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS). The role 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.