Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner (ARRS) | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Carnforth is seeking two Part Time Mental Health Practitioners to support GPs with mental health assessments in primary care. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality, holistic care in a beautiful location. Opportunities for career development in a flexible working environment await you.

Benefits

Supportive Environment

Career Development

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about providing holistic mental health support.
• Experience in mental health assessment and collaborative care.
• Ability to work in a team, including various healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs with same-day mental health assessments.
• Provide mental health support to patients in a primary care setting.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure exceptional patient care.

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 comprises 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, 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 hardworking and dedicated teams.

About the Trust and Working Arrangements

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, with a positive work/life balance. 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.

Application Details

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025