Mental Health Specialist Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, experienced, and registered Mental Health practitioner who is ready to make a difference If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Mental Health Specialist Practitioner to join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (LTHTR). This is a permanent post.

The successful applicant will have the ability to collate data, analyse, produce and present reports, will have a good understanding of the Mental Health Act and have the ability to consider lessons learned and lead on change as part of continuous improvement. The role includes the development of training and providing education and role modelling to the workforce, driving best practice guidance for mental health,

The successful applicant will work autonomously but be able to work as part of the immediate and wider Safeguarding team.

The role of the Mental Health Specialist Practitioner is an important leadership position that considers clinical, operational and strategic issues relating to mental health. You will
- Work closely with mental health services, LTHTR specialist teams and safeguarding team to ensure high quality care, parallel assessment, and collaborative care.
- Support the workforce to complete collaborative risk management plans for our patients prior to specialist mental health assessments.
- Improve patient experience as a result of clinical input, and feedback from patients, families and carers.
- Up skill the workforce by leading Mental Health Champions, attending MDT meetings or Best Interest meetings.
- Be part of policy review, service development and ensuring learning is put into action.
- To support the process of investigation, attending Rapid Incident Reviews and lessons learned from patient experience.
- To work closely with mental health services, developing individualised care plans and supporting LTHTR teams to provide individualised care.
- To ensure patient rights are upheld in context the the Mental Health Act

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients and working alongside families and carers. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & South Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fabulous people and have new work experiences. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills and enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be really proud of.

The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and our Mental health Strategy highlights the passion to continuously improve the journey for our patients with a mental health difficulty. This role provides the opportunity to work clinically and operationally to build a skilled workforce and support for our patients, families and carers.

The role of Mental Health Specialist Practitioner is an important position that will ensure excellent standards of care for patients who have a mental health diagnosis or support need.
- The post holder will guide the Mental Health strategy and lead on actions where required.
- Maintain oversight / an involvement with patients (where necessary) under the care Mental Health services (the Mental Health Liaison Team or CAMHS) and act as a conduit between LTHTR and LSCFT MHLT/ mental health community services/Eating Disorder services.
- The post holder will provide timely advice and support around the care of the patient with a mental health need to multidisciplinary teams to ensure parallel assessment is completed, holistic care is provided and risk behaviours are collaboratively managed with the patient.
- The post holder will respond to any Safeguarding Duty calls which require any specific specialist advice in relation to mental health.
- Advice will be given by the post holder in line with safeguarding policies, national drivers and best practice guidelines (for example MHA or NICE).
- Facilitate open and easy access to LTHTR for patients with a mental health including the consideration of Reasonable Adjustments.
- Design, implement and evaluate mental health training to ensure staff confidence and competence to support patients with a mental health.
- Act in a specialist link role for pathways, and for timely and safe discharges for people with a mental health.
- To understand risk behaviours and vulnerabilities that may result from the patient’s mental disorder and act as a specialist resource supportin

  • Senior Mental Health Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Senior Mental Health Practitioner ( RMN, OT, SW ) Full time

    JP Medicals Recruitment, a leading NHS healthcare recruitment agency is currently recruiting a dedicated Senior Mental Health Practitioner ( RMN, OT, SW ) HCPC registration to work in regular and flexible shifts at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Enjoy working with a leading recruitment agency with exclusive benefits, competitive pay,...

  • Community Mental Health Practitioner

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The West Preston Community Mental Health Team within Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6, Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their Team. The Central Locality Team screens incoming referrals from Primary care and undertakes initial assessments. Also provides ongoing support to Adults with Severe and...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Helm Care Services Full time

    **Job Title**:Children Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner - Children's Home Provider **Reports To**:Clinical Director **Location**:Preston, Lancashire **Salary**:£28,043 - £35,000 PA **Hours**:37.5 Hours Per Week (Flexibility Required) Monday to Friday **Make An Impact That Matters** We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Mental Health...

  • Mental Health Crisis Practitioner

    1 month ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 practitioner to join the Central Home Treatment Team. The Central Home Treatment Team offer 24 hour support to service users, and their families/carers, who are suffering from mental health concerns that would otherwise require admission to an acute in patient environment. There is a strong focus on a recovery...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    JP Medicals Recruitment, a leading NHS healthcare recruitment agency is currently recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner HCPC registration to work in regular and flexible shifts at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Enjoy working with a leading recruitment agency with exclusive benefits, competitive pay, and top-class customer...

  • Mental Health Practitioner

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    JP Medicals Recruitment, a leading NHS healthcare recruitment agency is currently recruiting a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner HCPC registration to work in regular and flexible shifts at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Enjoy working with a leading recruitment agency with exclusive benefits, competitive pay, and top-class customer...

  • Children and Young People Mental Health Community

    1 month ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To work as part of a specialist children and young people's mental health team to provide intensive home based support and interventions for young people and their families. To provide support to young people and families which promotes resilience and reduces the likelihood of requiring input from specialist mental health services in the future. The post...

  • Mental Health Support Practitioner-bank

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, United Kingdom CJP Outreach Full time

    **Mental Health Support Practitioner** **Salary**:£14 p/h Working in care is not just a job; it's an extraordinary opportunity to be a hero in someone else's story. Every day, care workers have the power to transform lives through compassion, dedication, and the simple act of being there for those who need it most. Whether comforting someone in their most...

  • Band 6 Mental Health CPN

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Hays Healthcare are actively recruiting Band 6 RMN's for a Crisis Team in Preston. To provide timely access to specialist services for people that present in crisis or who present a significant and immediate risk to themselves and or others, and outreach to those that are difficult to engage, providing intensive support where required to meet identified need...

  • Band 6 Mental Health CPN

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Hays Healthcare are actively recruiting Band 6 RMN's for a Crisis Team in Preston. To provide timely access to specialist services for people that present in crisis or who present a significant and immediate risk to themselves and or others, and outreach to those that are difficult to engage, providing intensive support where required to meet identified need...

  • Mental Health Advisor and Wellbeing Advisor

    1 month ago

    Preston, United Kingdom University of Central Lancashire Full time

    The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to appoint two Mental Health and/or Wellbeing Advisors to work within our busy Student Support and Wellbeing team. The post holders will work with colleagues from across Student Services and the wider University to provide specialist mental health and/or wellbeing support and resources for students, maximising...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Pay rate starting form: £28.02 an hour, weekly pay Are you a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on peoples lives? Look no further! Jane Lewis is seeking an exceptional RMN to join our team at in Preston for a purpose-built 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This is a first-class facility providing accommodation for men...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Job Description Pay rate starting form: £28.02 an hour, weekly pay Are you a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on peoples lives? Look no further! Jane Lewis is seeking an exceptional RMN to join our team at in Preston for a purpose-built 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This is a first-class facility providing...

  • Agency Mental Health Nurse

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Agency Mental Health Nurse Pay rate starting from: £23.00 an hour, weekly pay Reference: RMN/PRESTON/4 Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people's lives? We'd like you to join us at Jane Lewis as an Agency Mental Health Nurse in Preston ! We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom gumtree Full time

    Pay rate starting form: £28.02 an hour, weekly pay Are you a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on peoples lives? Look no further Jane Lewis is seeking an exceptional RMN to join our team at in Preston for a purpose-built 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This is a first-class facility providing accommodation for men...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Pay rate starting form: £28.02 an hour, weekly payAre you a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on peoples lives?Look no further! Jane Lewis is seeking an exceptional RMN to join our team at in Preston for a purpose-built 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital.This is a first-class facility providing accommodation for men...

  • Advanced Practitioner- Trainee

    1 week ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprentice -Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYP) Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust are able to offer a fantastic opportunity for staff to undertake the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice through the apprenticeship route. The aim of the Msc programme is to prepare trainees to develop...

  • Agency Mental Health Nurse

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    Agency Mental Health Nurse Pay rate starting from: £23.00 an hour, weekly pay Reference: RMN/PRESTON/4 Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people's lives? We'd like you to join us at Jane Lewis as an Agency Mental Health Nurse in Preston! We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of...

  • Agency Mental Health Nurse

    7 days ago

    Preston, United Kingdom CareerBliss Full time

    Agency Mental Health NursePay rate starting from: £23.00 an hour, weekly payReference: RMN/PRESTON/4Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people's lives? We'd like you to join us at Jane Lewis as an Agency Mental Health Nurse in Preston!We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of individuals with varying...

  • Mental Health

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Carestaff Solutions Full time

    We are recruiting for part-time and full-time Mental Health Care Assistants with hospital secure unit experience., If you have a PMVA and experience in this field then we have lots of vacancies for you. Carestaff Solutions are looking for passionate HCA’s to join our specialist mental health recruitment team. Our consultants work with the NHS, Private and...