Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen 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, 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 and 135 of the Mental Health Act, co-ordinating assessments, undertaking assessments, and completing the clinical paperwork.
You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, and demonstrate sound leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.
Successful candidates will have opportunities to work alongside and develop skills within the Home Treatment Team, Frequent Attenders team, and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) to enhance your development and provide a whole team approach in our locality.
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, believing 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.
Date posted: 10 April 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-Q
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) at sarah.k.hartley@lscft.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, implementing, and reviewing care needs
* Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff
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.
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/
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