IRS Practitioner - Mental Health Senior Practitioner
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, England, United Kingdom · Part Time
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- 4 days ago
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- In office
- Eligibility
- Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds. The Trust encourages those with personal lived experience of mental health or learning disability services, carers, and individuals from under-represented groups to apply. The role requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Job description
Position Overview
Join the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team as a senior mental health practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises outside hospital settings. This role focuses on delivering recovery-oriented, high-quality care while effectively managing risk in a community environment. The team operates 7 days a week to provide alternatives to inpatient admission.
Team and Service Development
The team is undergoing transformative changes aimed at enhancing service delivery through close collaboration with local partners and integration across the Urgent Care Pathway, striving to uphold Trust values and achieve service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct timely and effective assessments for individuals with mental health concerns to prevent escalation and unnecessary emergency attendances.
- Function as a vital member of a multi-agency team, administering the first line of telephone assessments and triage for those likely to present at A&E or other safe locations.
- Perform comprehensive mental health and risk assessments to rapidly evaluate, care for, and refer individuals exhibiting urgent risk factors.
- Refer patients appropriately to other clinicians or external services/agencies as needed.
- Execute the gatekeeping role according to the established Operating Procedure.
- Provide leadership and managerial support in the absence of the Team Manager.
Organizational Values and Inclusion
LSCFT is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a wide range of talents strengthens the workforce. The organization actively combats discrimination and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience or caring experience related to mental health or learning disabilities. Flexible working arrangements are supported to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Wellbeing Support
Employee wellbeing is prioritized through extensive resources and support systems designed to help staff flourish both professionally and personally.
Contact Information
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please reach out to:
Name: Annika Leeds
Job Title: Street Triage Team Leader
Email: annika.leeds@lscft.nhs.uk
Phone: 07960875196