Band 6 - Mental Health Practitioner
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Initial Response Services
East Barn, Pathfinders Drive, Lancashire, LA1 4JJ
Full-time, rotational shift pattern covering a 24-hour service.
Day - £26
Saturday / Night - £29
Sunday / Bank holiday - £32
About Us:
Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities:
* To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individuals' needs for access into mental health services.
* To undertake Mental Health Assessments including Risk Assessments, providing rapid and holistic assessment, care, and signposting of individuals presenting with other urgent risk issues.
* To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service and/or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.
* To provide managerial support to the team in the absence of the Team Manager.
* To organise and deliver a rapid intensive intervention service to meet the health and social needs of people experiencing a serious mental health crisis.
Qualifications & Requirements:
* NMC Registered
* Mental Health Nursing degree
* Experience working on inpatient mental health ward.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience of risk assessment and management.
Benefits:
* Flexible working
* Competitive pay rates
* Weekly pay
* Free yearly compliance training
We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.
Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person!
If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk
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