An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RMN/SW/OT to join Hyndburn and Rossendale CMHT as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. We are seeking an individual with experience of working with mental health patients in secondary care. The role will involve providing mental health interventions and support for a caseload of patients within a defined geographical area. You will work as part of an MDT to ensure that patients are provided with holistic, person-centred care in a community setting. 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 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. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role. This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026