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Job summary

Main area
Nursing - Community Mental Health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
351-BAY963-SRP
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kirkstone House
Town
Kendal
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Community Mental Health Practitioner

Band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and skilled Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults in South Lakes.

We are looking for a Assessment and Duty Pactitioner, someone who enjoys and works well in a team setting and is also able to work independently; is committed to working with older people with mental health needs and is able to work effectively in this role. 

Main duties of the job

As a Assessment and Duty Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive assessment, advice and treatment to people with highly complex needs referred to Community Services in accordance with care pathways for given specialism including risk assessment and management to a broad range of people with functional and organic mental health needs.  
As a Duty practitioner you will also undertake Duty for the team, the triaging and response to incoming queries and concerns.
The role also includes support and oversight for the Physical health provision within the team.

The integrated team incorporates  a Memory Assessment Service, CMHT function for patients with more complex needs associated with both functional and organic illness, and Care Home Liaison function. The unique set-up of these integrated teams allows a seamless delivery of care for patients throughout all stages of their illness, and a collaborative approach within the team. 

Working for our organisation

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 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse.
  • Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983.
  • Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs.
  • Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gail Porter
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For enquiries please contact the following staff: -

Gail Porter: Service Manager for OA Community services Bay locality: 07432 535393 [email protected] 


Jade jones-Clinical Lead for OA CMHT South Lakes: 01530 462597
[email protected]

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