Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

As part of our services across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we are excited to be able to implement Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner roles across the Primary Care Networks to support GPs with mental health and wellbeing support for patients at a local level.

These are new roles designated under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for Primary Care (ARRS). The roles will provide an opportunity for better joint working across primary care and adult secondary care mental health systems and will make it easier for patients to obtain the help they need.

In the North East many of our APP practitioners are undertaking their training to transition from an APP to an MHWP and we would welcome applications from MHWPs in training as well as qualified practitioners.

This is an exciting role for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have been identified as in need of mental health support in a primary care setting.

Main duties of the job

1. 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

2. To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.

3. To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individuals needs for access into mental health services

4. Providing a communication structure between GPs , IAPT and secondary MH services in LCFT, non-statutory service to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care

5. To provide mentoring and support for others

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.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-PEN1090-CL

Job locations

Pennine ARRS

The Mount

Accrington

BB5 5DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN, SW, OT) Or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Level 7 qualification and relevant experience.

Knowledge

Essential

In-depth knowledge of mental health problems
In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems
Detailed knowledge of the impact of risk and protective factors that affect people with mental health problems
Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues
In-depth knowledge of diversity and anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.

Experience

Essential

Post qualification experience of clinical work with service users experiencing a range of mental health problems
Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework
Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of risk assessment and management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess service users presenting problems and needs, quickly and accurately, under pressure.
Ability to determine the most appropriate course of action from a range of available options.
Ability to communicate clearly the outcomes of assessment, verbally and in writing
Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Core Mental Health Professional Qualification (e.g. RMN, SW, OT) Or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner Level 7 qualification and relevant experience.

Knowledge

Essential

In-depth knowledge of mental health problems
In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems
Detailed knowledge of the impact of risk and protective factors that affect people with mental health problems
Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues
In-depth knowledge of diversity and anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.

Experience

Essential

Post qualification experience of clinical work with service users experiencing a range of mental health problems
Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework
Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of risk assessment and management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess service users presenting problems and needs, quickly and accurately, under pressure.
Ability to determine the most appropriate course of action from a range of available options.
Ability to communicate clearly the outcomes of assessment, verbally and in writing
Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pennine ARRS

The Mount

Accrington

BB5 5DE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pennine ARRS

The Mount

Accrington

BB5 5DE

Employer's website

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