Job summary Job Description Mental Health Practitioner Grade Agenda for Change Band 5 Based at Avondale Unit Royal Preston Hospital This is an exciting and new opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Home Based Treatment Team within the Central locality on a developmental post, the successful candidate will start as a band 5 and works towards achieving a band 6 within 12months. Successful applicants will be provided with a full induction to the team, will be provided with an induction pack outlining our service and ways of working, and will have regular clinical supervision sessions and an opportunity to complete their appraisal focussing on their personal and career development. Furthermore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete the in house bespoke development training package to ensure they are fully supported and achieve the competencies as required to become a band 6 practitioner within the CHBTT. Main duties of the job 1. To deliver high quality care to individuals who have specific mental health problems i.e. have a severe and enduring mental health problem and multiple, complex needs. 2. To act as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team ensuring the effective assessment, including Risk Assessment and Risk Management, planning monitoring and evaluation of care giver to service users with severe and enduring mental illness in acute crisis, ensuring the effective supervision of staff accountable to the post holder, whilst liaising with a wide range of multi-agency professionals 3. To provide a "gatekeeping" function as detailed in the Operating Procedure. 4. To provide rapid and holistic assessment, care and sign posting of individuals within the above group but also for those presenting with other urgent risk issues.5. The work of the Crisis Team will be managed as a whole though the post holder has crisis co- ordination responsibilities for a caseload specified within the team 6. To act in the role of "Shift Co-ordinator" as detailed in role protocol. 7. To undertake the role of Bed Management for the local area. 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 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN2251-MC Job locations Home Treatment Team Central Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse CQSW,CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post. Experience Essential Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills Experience of CPA Care Co-ordinators role Has experience of acting as a mentor/assessor of student nursing staff Experience of CPA Care Co-ordinators role Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on?Knowledge of psychiatric medication, its effects and side effectsInterview practice Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers Up to date knowledge of National Strategies for service development Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse CQSW,CSS, DipSW or equivalent and/or experience relevant to the post. Experience Essential Demonstrate advanced Risk Assessment and Risk Management skills Experience of CPA Care Co-ordinators role Has experience of acting as a mentor/assessor of student nursing staff Experience of CPA Care Co-ordinators role Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and effects on?Knowledge of psychiatric medication, its effects and side effectsInterview practice Can demonstrate knowledge of severe and enduring mental health problems and its effect on clients, families and carers Up to date knowledge of National Strategies for service development 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 Home Treatment Team Central Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)