Street Triage Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 27, 2024

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Requirements

The successful applicants will also collocate at the Police station, utilising a shared vehicle to work across Fylde & Wyre.
This Service will be accessible to people of all ages, where it is believed that they may have a mental illness; a learning disability; personality disorder or use substances; who come into contact with the police, outside of custody.
The team will assess the mental state of the individual and where applicable, include a face-to-face contact and advise if detention under the Mental Health Act is necessary.
The intention is to facilitate interactions and assessments in the most appropriate locations.
Identify at the earliest opportunity the mental health needs of the individual and to ensure the most suitable access to support services.
The team will provide signposting for those who do not meet the criteria for detention; with an emphasis on providing a prompt response to incidents.
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.

Responsibilities

To improve the timeliness of response to individuals and their immediate families or carers, who are experiencing an acute deterioration in their mental health.
To improve treatment and support outcomes for individuals, who come into contact with the police, through early intervention and referral to mental health services.
To provide a coordinated approach between the police and mental health services: to ensure that people receive the right care, in the right place at the right time.
To reduce inappropriate extended use of emergency services, in responding to mental health needs.
Identify at the earliest opportunity the mental health needs of the individual and to ensure the most suitable access to support services.
The team will provide signposting for those who do not meet the criteria for detention; with an emphasis on providing a prompt response to incidents.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Street Triage Practitioner role?

The main purpose of the Street Triage Practitioner role is to provide effective and timely interventions for individuals suffering from mental ill health, working in collaboration with police to reduce crisis escalation and inappropriate use of emergency services.

Who will the Street Triage Practitioners be working alongside?

The Street Triage Practitioners will be working alongside police colleagues in the Fylde Coast area and will collocate at the Police station.

What types of individuals will the Street Triage Service support?

The Street Triage Service will support individuals of all ages who exhibit signs of mental illness, learning disabilities, personality disorders, or substance use, particularly those who come into contact with the police outside of custody.

What are the main objectives of the Street Triage Service?

The main objectives include improving response timeliness to individuals with acute mental health deterioration, enhancing treatment outcomes through early intervention, providing coordinated police and mental health service approaches, and reducing inappropriate extended use of emergency services.

What type of working patterns does the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourage?

The Trust encourages flexible working patterns such as term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks to promote a positive work/life balance.

How can I get more information about the role or arrange an informal visit?

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Annika Leeds, the Street Triage Team Leader, via email at annika.leeds@lscft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01253 955944.

Will the Street Triage team assess the necessity for detention under the Mental Health Act?

Yes, the team will assess an individual's mental state and advise whether detention under the Mental Health Act is necessary, facilitating assessments in appropriate locations.

Are the Street Triage Practitioner roles open to all age groups?

Yes, the service is accessible to individuals of all ages who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

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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.