Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 10, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare

Requirements

An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent post as Band 7 Practitioner in the Mental Health Liaison team for The Bay, based in Barrow in Furness.
The successful candidate will oversee assessments and treatment for patients on the MHLT pathway and clinical delivery of the service which will involve, offering timely and responsive assessments, working collaboratively with service users and their families, delivering high quality evidence based approaches to care, and delivering collaborative care – plans and risk assessments based on least restrictive practice.
Furthermore, being committed to delivering quality and being able to reflect on the importance of the service user journey and experience is critically important to this role.
The Practitioner role is central to the safe and effective running of the service.
We require an outstanding clinical skills and someone who is committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop clinically and professionally, with training being actively encouraged in effective leadership (7up Programme).
A high level of emotional intelligence will be required in the successful applicant, and the ability to be part of a cohesive MDT team will be critical to the role.
Furthermore, the development and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships with CCG’s, LSCFT partner services and Acute Hospitals is vital to the role.
You will be expected to serve the whole of the multi-racial and multi-cultural community on the Furness and Cumbria and demonstrable values and commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
This will require the successful applicant to be a leader, mentor, teacher and role model.
The role is comprehensive and will require a clear understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007 and will require a detailed knowledge of all aspects of Adult Safeguarding.
This is an outstanding opportunity for career development in an exciting pathway.
Regular line management and clinical supervision will be offered, and we will actively look at developing the successful applicant this exciting role.
This post is a 24/7 post including night shifts.

Responsibilities

oversee assessments and treatment for patients on the MHLT pathway and clinical delivery of the service which will involve, offering timely and responsive assessments
working collaboratively with service users and their families
delivering high quality evidence based approaches to care
delivering collaborative care – plans and risk assessments based on least restrictive practice
being committed to delivering quality and being able to reflect on the importance of the service user journey and experience
serve the whole of the multi-racial and multi-cultural community on the Furness and Cumbria
demonstrable values and commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
be a leader, mentor, teacher and role model
require a clear understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007
require a detailed knowledge of all aspects of Adult Safeguarding
develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with CCG’s, LSCFT partner services and Acute Hospitals
be part of a cohesive MDT team
encouraged to develop clinically and professionally
receive regular line management and clinical supervision
actively look at developing the successful applicant in this exciting role

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Mental Health Practitioner (Band 7).

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Barrow in Furness, as part of The Bay Mental Health Liaison team.

What are the main responsibilities of the Mental Health Practitioner?

The main responsibilities include overseeing assessments and treatment for patients on the MHLT pathway, providing timely and responsive assessments, collaborating with service users and their families, delivering high quality evidence-based approaches to care, and conducting collaborative care plans and risk assessments based on least restrictive practice.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

The role requires outstanding clinical skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, the ability to work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, and a comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act 2007 and Adult Safeguarding.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop clinically and professionally, with training actively encouraged in effective leadership through the 7up Programme.

Is experience in diversity and anti-discriminatory practice important for this role?

Yes, a demonstrable commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice is crucial, as the role serves a multi-racial and multi-cultural community.

Are night shifts required for this position?

Yes, this is a 24/7 post and includes night shifts.

What support will be provided to the successful candidate?

Regular line management and clinical supervision will be offered, as well as ongoing development opportunities within the role.

Does the Trust offer flexible working options?

Yes, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working patterns, such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks.

Who should be contacted for further details or informal visits?

Interested individuals should contact Rachel Warwick, the Team Leader, at rachel.warwick@lscft.nhs.uk for further details or informal visits.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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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.