Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

The MHLT provides a comprehensive service to patients/service users over 16yrs, carers and clinical colleagues based within the Acute Hospital Trust. Including:

o Offering an assessment service to patients presenting with a range of mental health and psychological problems.o Providing a mental health consultation-liaison and advice serviceo Delivering a range of interventions to individual patients and their families, as appropriateo Assisting and supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situationso Providing formal and informal education and clinical supervision to registered and unregistered staffo Representing mental health services within the general hospitalo Providing a communication structure between the general hospital, secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient careo In line with MHUAC SOP, post triage and transfer to MHUAC by B7 practitioner, complete a holistic assessment of the patient.o Following assessment, discuss and agree with B7 practitioner, most appropriate pathway, signposting and where inpatient stay is potentially required refer to Enhanced Gatekeeping MDT.o Co-ordinate 136 MHA presentations in the A&E DepartmentPatients are referred from a variety of sources, including:o EDo UCCo MA areaso All wards, departments and clinical teams across the hospital

Main duties of the job

Patients may present with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-harm, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness. You will be expected to work with individuals experiencing psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness. You will be required to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems, while utilising effective clinical judgments about the most appropriate treatment, discharge and follow-up options. You will use higher-level communication skills, both written and oral and have an ability to engage with challenging and/or acutely distressed individuals, sometimes in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations.You will be able to demonstrate that you reflect Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust (LCFT) values of Teamwork, Kindness, Respect and learning.

You will have experience of working with service users who present with complex mental health needs.

You should be able to demonstrate evidence of Leadership and care that facilitates a positive culture of patient engagement, a commitment to enhancing the service user and carer experience and of on-going professional development.

You must have the ability to positively influence and adapt to a rapidly developing service that is able to meet the needs of mental health services in Lancashire.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

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, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mental Health Liaison Team Central RPH

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mental Health Liaison Team Central RPH

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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