Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner

Key Responsibilities Act as keyworker for a defined caseload, delivering assessment, care planning, implementation, and review under the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to shared decision-making and holistic care. Support service users prescribed psychotropic medications, including Clozapine and Lithium, in line with Trust policy and national safety standards. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop collaborative management plans to promote safety and recovery. Deliver psychosocial interventions to promote independence, wellbeing, and recovery. Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, carers, and families, embedding the principles of the Triangle of Care. Liaise effectively with partner agencies, primary care, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. Contribute to a positive, learning culture, promoting reflection, innovation, and adherence to professional and Trust values. Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them. Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document. If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI tools can assist, they may produce generic or inaccurate content. We encourage you to provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. For all posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice, a copy of which is available by logging on to the DBS website. If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s). Professional Qualifications 1 x Professional Qualification - RMN only (Essential Criteria - Pharmaceutical knowledge of medications: particularly psychotropics, Clozapine and Lithium) 1 x Professional Qualification - RMN and/or Social Worker (Desirable Criteria - Pharmaceutical knowledge of medications: particularly psychotropics, Clozapine and Lithium) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Pathways MHRC in Bamber Bridge. We are a dynamic and innovative team who are committed to upholding the highest standards of care. Our service is built on strong values of collaboration, respect, and recovery, and we believe in working in true partnership with patients,, and families to form the Triangle of Care - ensuring everyone involved in a person's care is listened to, supported, and included. As a Band 6 Keyworker, you will hold a defined caseload and deliver holistic, recovery-focused care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. You will play an active role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to assessments, care planning, risk management, and evidence-based interventions. A thorough understanding of psychotropic medications, including Clozapine and Lithium, as you will be responsible for supporting safe medication management and monitoring within community settings. Our Vision To provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. About Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr