As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are excited 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.
These are new roles 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.
Across Lancashire, we have roles within all our integrated care partnerships (ICP) in the following areas: Rossendale
Main duties of the job
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 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 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.
For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
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 Evidence of post-registration continued professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
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 (where from a nursing background) Working in various statutory settings with knowledge of primary care. Demonstration of high-quality patient care and documentation including experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care needs
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Balladen House Rawtenstall BB4 6SL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
351-PEN934-EB
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These are new roles 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.
Across Lancashire, we have roles within all our integrated care partnerships (ICP) in the following areas: Rossendale
Main duties of the job
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 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 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.
For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
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 Evidence of post-registration continued professional development (e.g. knowledge and expertise acquired through either in-depth experience or theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the knowledge area)
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 (where from a nursing background) Working in various statutory settings with knowledge of primary care. Demonstration of high-quality patient care and documentation including experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care needs
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Balladen House Rawtenstall BB4 6SL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
351-PEN934-EB
#J-18808-Ljbffr
