Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner – Older Adults
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in the South Lakes area is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, care planning and risk management for complex cases, with duties including triage, duty coverage and support to physical health provision within the team.
Applicants should be experienced, team-oriented and comfortable working both collaboratively and independently,
Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.
- Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development.
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures and Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment to people with highly complex needs.
- Conduct risk assessment and management across a broad range of mental health conditions.
- Triaging and response to incoming queries and concerns for the team.
- Support and oversight for the physical health provision within the team.
Skills
Education
Job description
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in the South Lakes area is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, care planning and risk management for complex cases, with duties including triage, duty coverage and support to physical health provision within the team.
Applicants should be experienced, team-oriented and comfortable working both collaboratively and independently,
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