Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT)
The closing date is 18 February 2026
Job summary
Fylde and Wyre Community Mental Health Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the team. This post provides the opportunity for a forward thinking and enthusiastic individual to develop and implement safe, sound and supportive services that embrace the provision of holistic care. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working and the principles laid out in the Recovery Model, you will need to be an innovative thinker and be able to form effective relationships.
You will have a working knowledge of assessments, care planning and the risk assessment and management of people under our community services, and the ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.
Fylde and Wyre CMHT works over 2 bases due to the geographical size of the catchment area. You will have a main team base but there is the expectation of support across both sites as required.
Main duties of the job
o To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.o To undertake mental health assessments including Risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team. o To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary. o To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individual's needs.o Providing a communication structure between GP's, IAPT and non IAPT services in LSCFT, non-statuary service, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.
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 and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL677-SRP
Job locations
Lytham Hospital/Mountcroft Resource Centre
Warton Street
Lytham
FY8 5EE
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lytham Hospital/Mountcroft Resource Centre
Warton Street
Lytham
FY8 5EE
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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