Job summary An exciting opportunity has for a Mental Health Practitioner to join us on our 136 unit, which is on the Urgent Care Pathway based at The Harbour. Applications are invited from Registered Nurse Mental Health. The Health based place of safety (136 suite) is situated at The Harbour. This role plays a crucial role in supporting individuals in a crisis on the Urgent Care pathway. The purpose of the Section 136 Suite is to provide an in-depth assessment within a 24 hour period. This is a nurse led service and you will be working within a multidisciplinary team to carry out a diverse range of duties. The highly cohesive team work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses. This is supported through mentorship, supervision, training, teaching sessions and access to inpatient development days. Main duties of the job You will be instrumental in delivering duties that are aimed at promoting a timely assessment of needs and recovery from mental illness. The role will include accepting members of the public detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, co-ordinate assessments, undertake assessments and complete the clinical paperwork. You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential. Successful candidates will be instrumental in delivering duties that are aimed at promoting a timely assessment of needs and recovery from mental illness. The role will include accepting members of the public detained under Section 136 and 135 of the Mental Health Act, MCA, co-ordinate assessments, undertake assessments and complete the clinical paperwork. There will be opportunity for you to work alongside and develop skills within the Home Treatment Team, Frequent Attenders team and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) to further enhance your development and to provide a whole team approach in our locality. You will need to possess excellent clinical leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and staff development skills. 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. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-FYL340-MF-P Job locations The Harbour - 136 Suite Blackpool FY4 4FE Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Hartley (Team Leader) sarah.k.hartleylscft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. If you would like to discuss this post further or want to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Hartley (Team Leader) sarah.k.hartleylscft.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Mentorship qualification 12 month preceptorship programme must have been completed Knowledge Essential Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983 Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Knowledge and Practice of the 135 and 136 protocol and procedure Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development Experience Essential Supervision and management of staff Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Mentorship qualification 12 month preceptorship programme must have been completed Knowledge Essential Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983 Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Knowledge and Practice of the 135 and 136 protocol and procedure Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development Experience Essential Supervision and management of staff Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address The Harbour - 136 Suite Blackpool FY4 4FE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)