Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term Secondment for 12 months) Hours Part time - 27 hours per week Job ref 351-CEN2223-CPC-A
Site Charnley Fold Town Bamber Bridge Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/03/2025 23:59
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
* Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
* Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
* Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
Job overview
Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT) are seeking an experienced Band 6 Registered Mental Health Practitioner to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidate will be part of an evolving service that has the needs of the older adult population at its heart. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about older adults to come and join a forward thinking, and constantly developing team.
The team provides high quality care working with older adults with dementia or significant functional / psychological mental health needs, ensuring they have access to timely, intensive and specialist mental health care. We also work with families and carer’s and alongside other agencies to promote well-being and support for individuals and their carer’s / families.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work the hours of 8am – 6pm over a 7 day service. Although this role is for Home treatment function of RITT, you could be required to work across into the care home liaison function of RITT which specialises in supporting patients in care homes with dementia experiencing BPSD (behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia). You will have excellent clinical skills along with outstanding communication skills. You will also need to have a working knowledge of assessing risk and developing robust risk management plans. Whilst with the team there will be opportunities to develop your skills. You will be supported through appraisal to identify learning and development needs and progress in the role. There are regular CPD sessions held at Charnley fold on various topics.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN/Dip SW/OT)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy, including CPA, IAPT, NSF etc
* In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems
* Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues
Experience
* Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework
* Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
* Ability to assess service users’ presenting problems and needs, quickly and accurately, under pressure
* Ability to determine the most appropriate course of action from a range of available options
* Time management and caseload management skills
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please be aware, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, you are required to declare this on your application form. Failure to do so, may result in your application being withdrawn.
We want to highlight the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application form, and ask you to use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application form is a true reflection of your skills, knowledge and experiences.
Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document.
Applications from job share partners are welcome and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Aimee Wharton Job title Clinical Lead Email address aimee.wharton@lscft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01772 773496 Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Aimee Wharton on email aimee.wharton@lscft.nhs.uk, telephone 01772 773496 or mobile 07752502195
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