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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Preston

AI generated summary

  • You must be an experienced Band 6 Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist, dedicated to recovery, inspiring others, and willing to work 24/7 shifts. Open to diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
  • You will triage referrals, provide support over the phone, and collaborate with the team to ensure timely mental health care and positive outcomes for clients. Flexible shifts available.

Requirements

  • Experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.
  • Dedication to promoting recovery.
  • Ability to inspire people experiencing mental health challenges and their families.
  • Willingness to work 24/7 shift patterns.
  • Capacity to respond within hours to referrals.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Open to applications from under-represented groups.
  • Lived experience relevant to the role or service area is welcome.

Responsibilities

  • Come and join our Initial Response Service team.
  • This is an exciting time to be part of the crisis pathway and support people with mental health to ensure they access the most appropriate support at the right time.
  • The service is 24/7 but as Triage Practitioner you will be working a shift patterns within our teams based in Preston based at Royal Preston Hospital and will include referral screening, triaging, signposting and supporting the call handlers and administrators team, who provide information and support over the telephone.
  • Our aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, with positive outcomes.
  • We help people with a wide range of mental health disorders to ensure that they get the right support at the right time.
  • We work together as a team, we support one another in everything that we do.
  • As we are a 24 hour service we are open to flexible working patterns if needed.
  • IRS is the front door to services and anyone from GP, professionals, can call and the clinicians have the capacity to respond within hours giving great customer service which gives great job satisfaction for the clinicians.
  • We are looking for people who are dedicated to promoting recovery, and who can inspire people experiencing mental health and their families that recovery is possible for everyone.
  • Shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at interview.

FAQs

What are the available locations for the IRS Urgent Care Practitioner position?

The available locations are Avondale, Royal Preston Hospital, and Bickerstaffe House at Ormskirk District General Hospital.

What type of professionals are we looking for in this role?

We are looking for experienced Band 6 Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists to join our expanding team.

What does the service provided by the Initial Response Service team entail?

The service provides a single referral point for GPs and professionals, 24-hour telephone advice and support for service users and carers, mental health triages/assessments either over the phone or face-to-face, and more responsive crisis services.

Are there flexible working patterns available?

Yes, we are open to flexible working patterns, and shift times and days are negotiable and can be discussed at the interview.

What is the primary aim of the Initial Response Service?

The primary aim is to provide people with mental health issues access to the support they need at the right time, ensuring positive outcomes.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates with experience in mental health crisis services and a dedication to promoting recovery are preferred. We also welcome applicants with lived experience relevant to the role.

Is there support for diverse backgrounds and inclusion in this role?

Yes, LSCFT values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Charlene Carroll, the IRS Clinical Lead, via email at charlene.carroll@lscft.nhs.uk.

What are the working hours for the IRS Urgent Care Practitioner role?

The service operates 24/7, and as a Triage Practitioner, you will work in shift patterns within the teams, with specific hours negotiable during the interview process.

Does the role involve dealing with mental health assessments?

Yes, the role involves referral screening, triaging, and mental health triage assessments over the phone or face-to-face.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.