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Community Mental Health Practitioner
Band 6
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a 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, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Join Our Team at West Lancashire Community Mental Health Team!
Thank you for considering a career with us at West Lancashire Community Mental Health Team, part of the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We're excited about the prospect of having you join our team and contribute to our mission of providing inclusive, compassionate care to our community.
Why Choose Us?
Inclusive Recruitment: We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that values diversity and promotes equality. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
Flexible Working: Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential. We offer flexible working arrangements to support you in managing your professional responsibilities alongside personal commitments and growth opportunities.
Career Development: Your professional growth matters to us. We offer comprehensive training, robust clinical supervision, and opportunities for career advancement within our supportive team environment.
Support and Training: Your ongoing development is paramount to us. We provide tailored training, ongoing support, and regular clinical supervision to enhance your skills and ensure you feel confident and empowered in your role. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program offers ample opportunities for your continuous growth and advancement.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our West Lancashire Community Mental Health Team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals facing complex and enduring mental health challenges. Through innovative approaches like Dialog+, we collaborate closely with service users, understanding their experiences, identifying goals, and providing tailored support to empower them on their journey to wellness.
As a valued member of our team, you will have the autonomy to deliver high-quality care while also benefiting from collaborative efforts. Your responsibilities will include connecting service users with vital resources, offering psychoeducation, and co-creating practical coping strategies to help manage symptoms effectively.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professionally Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Equivalent professional registered Allied Health Care Professional
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Clear understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act and how this influences practice within the CMHT, inpatient and HTT settings
- Ability to engage in audit/ research process in order to influence care according to best practice
- Ability to manage complex caseload
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post qualification experience within mental health services. With some of these to have been within acute mental health services
- Experience of working with a full range of mental illness
- Engagement / working closely with wider agencies (e.g. ASC, housing, 3rd sector)
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Skills in the use of methods of assessment, formulation / interventions, and evaluation
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi- media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional, academic settings
- Well-developed skills in providing clinical supervision and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Ruvimbo Matorera
- Teitl y swydd
- Recruitment Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01772 520415
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to get in touch. Reach out to our recruitment lead, Ruvimbo Matorera, at 01772 520415 or [email protected] to learn more about the role. You can also contact our team manager, Bernadette Goodwin on 01695 684130 for any enquiries.
Join us and become part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and where you'll thrive in a flexible and inclusive work environment. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to West Lancashire Community Mental Health Team!
Rhestr swyddi gyda Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth