Senior Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at the Mental Health Urgent Assessment Centre (MHUAC). As a key member of our clinical team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, timely, and evidence-based assessments and developing plans to support patients' safe recovery.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in crisis or acute mental health settings and be passionate about the Urgent Treatment Pathway and the MHUAC. You will be expected to provide professional practitioner supervision, foster effective and therapeutic relationships with service users and professionals, and provide expert clinical advice and support.

The MHUAC provides a calm and safe alternative to A&E for individuals who have no identified medical need but are experiencing mental distress and need to access support urgently. As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will be instrumental in ensuring that service users receive a high-quality and timely assessment that is evidence-based and can then be signposted to appropriate services to support their recovery.

Key Responsibilities
  • To assess the care needs, develop and implement plans of care for those who are experiencing acute mental health deterioration or who are in a state of mental health crisis.
  • To be clinical leader of the team when on shift.
  • To provide clinical services that work within the policies, protocols, and clinical procedures of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust.
  • To work as part of a team providing a user-focused, accessible, and responsive assessment service that is safe, supportive, and competent for people who experience acute mental health problems.
Requirements
  • Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both the community/in-patient.
  • Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
  • Experience of working within mental health care.
What We Offer

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism, and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, training and development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We are committed to providing high-quality care and services to our patients and communities, and we are seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner who shares our values and is passionate about delivering excellent care.



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