Mental Health Practitoner
The closing date is 24 February 2026
Job summary
An interesting and varied full time vacancy has become available for an innovative and dynamic Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in the Integrated Lancaster and Morecambe Older Adult Mental Health Service. The role will be primarily in the RITT team. The post is for 37.5 hours a week.
The successful candidate will have sound clinical and leadership skills, be enthusiastic about the role and its development and be driven to provide excellent mental health services to the local older adult population.
Ideally applicants should have experience of working with older adults with mental health needs and the ability to lead on assessment and provide treatment plans. They should also have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
To undertake mental health assessments including Risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team. Working closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, thus ensuring that there is a multidisciplinary team approach.
To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.
To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individuals needs for access into mental health services.
Providing a communication structure between GP's, NHS talking therapies and other services in LSCFT, non-statuary service, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.
To provide mentoring and clinical supervision to other staff and trainees on placement.
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
10 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-BAY906-ZK
Job locations
L7F9 L0406 RITT Lancaster & Morecambe (65+)
Lancaster
LA1 5AL
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
L7F9 L0406 RITT Lancaster & Morecambe (65+)
Lancaster
LA1 5AL
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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