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Prif leoliad
Mental Health
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed Term: 12 months)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
351-BAY872-MF
Cyflogwr
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Section 136 The Orchard
Tref
Lancaster
Cyflog
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
09/12/2025 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Mental Health Practitioner - Section 136

Band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has for a RMN  to join us on our HBPOS team which is on the Urgent Care pathway based at The Orchard, Lancaster for a 12 month secondment.  Applications are invited from Registered Nurse Mental Health professionals. 

The Health based place of safety (136 suite) is situated at The Orchard. This role plays a crucial role in supporting individuals in a crisis on the Urgent Care pathway.  

The purpose of the Section 136 Suite is to provide an in-depth assessment within a 24 hour period. This is a nurse led service and you will be working within a multidisciplinary team to carry out a diverse range of duties. The highly cohesive team work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will be instrumental in delivering duties that are aimed at promoting a timely assessment of needs and recovery from mental illness. The role will include accepting members of the public detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, co-ordinate assessments, undertake assessments and complete the clinical paperwork.

There will be opportunity for you to work alongside and develop skills within the Home Treatment Team, and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) to further enhance your development and to provide a whole team approach in our locality.

It goes without saying that you will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Nurse Mental Health with experience since qualifying
  • On-going registration with appropriate Professional Body.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development that supports clinical practice
  • Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments.
  • Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Post Graduate experience.
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team structure.
  • Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing care needs.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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Rachel Warwick
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Team Leader
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