Job summary
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.
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.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-PEN1058-CL
Job locations
Rossendale & Hyndburn
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 professional qualification RMN/SW/OT
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
* Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy.
Experience
Essential
* Post registration 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
* Experience of multi-agency working
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
* Time management and caseload management skills.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised professional qualification RMN/SW/OT
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
* Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy.
Experience
Essential
* Post registration 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
* Experience of multi-agency working
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
* Time management and caseload management skills.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rossendale & Hyndburn
The Mount
Accrington
BB5 5DE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rossendale & Hyndburn
The Mount
Accrington
BB5 5DE
Employer's website
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