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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Lancaster

AI generated summary

  • You must triage mental health needs, prioritize referrals, assess risk, identify community services, and collaborate with police in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • You will triage and assess mental health needs, identify community services, prioritize referrals, support patients at risk, and collaborate with police in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to use your skills to triage and assess individuals with varying degrees of mental health difficulties over the phone and/or face to face in the community.
  • Identify community services that are most appropriate for presenting need (third sector, CMHT, HBTT, and Talking Therapies).
  • Act as shift lead, screening referrals and prioritising them based on your clinical judgment of risk and need.
  • Working alongside the police to support patients and implement care when they are at risk of being held under s.136 of the MHA.
  • Fast paced environment and supportive developing team.
  • We want to hear from practitioners who are experienced in the field of mental health, and its care and treatment pathways (including third sector service).
  • We need confident practitioners with an ability to assess risk and respond to it appropriately in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to use your skills to triage and assess individuals with varying degrees of mental health difficulties over the phone and/or face to face in the community.
  • Identify community services that are most appropriate for presenting need (third sector, CMHT, HBTT, and Talking Therapies).
  • Act as shift lead, screening referrals and prioritising them based on your clinical judgment of risk and need.
  • Working alongside the police to support patients and implement care when they are at risk of being held under s.136 of the MHA.
  • Fast paced environment and supportive developing team.

FAQs

What roles are available in the Initial Response Service (IRS)?

Multiple permanent full-time and fixed-term posts are available in the Initial Response Service (IRS).

What is the primary focus of the IRS?

The IRS focuses on assessing patients at the point of referral and identifying the appropriate services that best meet their mental health needs.

What types of mental health issues will practitioners encounter in this role?

Practitioners will encounter a wide spectrum of mental health needs, ranging from mild to moderate issues, as well as more urgent cases with acute needs and higher risks.

Is there a requirement for experience in this field?

Yes, we are looking for practitioners who are experienced in mental health and its care and treatment pathways, including those in the third sector.

What responsibilities will I have as a Mental Health Practitioner in the IRS?

Responsibilities include triaging and assessing individuals, identifying appropriate community services, acting as a shift lead, screening and prioritizing referrals, and working alongside the police to support patients at risk.

What kind of work environment can I expect in the IRS?

You can expect a fast-paced environment that is supportive and encourages team development.

Are flexible working options available?

Yes, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and considers various working patterns such as term-time, part-time, compressed hours, and flexi-time.

How do I inquire further about the role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Darren Wilkinson, Team Manager, at darren.wilkinson@lscft.nhs.uk or call 08000130710.

What role do practitioners play in urgent referrals?

Practitioners will assess urgent referrals with acute needs and determine the best response to ensure the safety and appropriate care of individuals.

What is the organizational context of the IRS?

The IRS is part of the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a range of secondary mental health care and other physical health and well-being services across the area.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.