An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team on the Section 136 Suite, which is based at The Harbour. The Section 136 Suite is on the Urgent Care Pathway and all applications are welcome from Registered Mental Health Nurses.

The Section 136 Suite, Health Based Place of Safety is situated at the Harbour and plays a crucial role in supporting individuals in crisis.

The purpose of the Section 136 Suite is to provide an in-depth assessment within a 24-hour period. The Section 136 Suite is a nurse led service, and you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to carry out a diverse range of duties. The highly cohesive team work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses. This is supported through mentorship, supervision, training, teaching sessions and access to inpatient development days.

Main duties of the job

You will be instrumental in delivering duties that are aimed at promoting a timely assessment of needs and recovery. The role will include accepting members of the public who are detained under Section 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983, co-ordinate assessments, undertake assessments and complete all clinical paperwork.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, demonstrate sound leaderships skills and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

Successful candidates will be instrumental in delivering duties that are aimed at promoting a timely assessment of needs and recovery from mental illness. The role will include accepting members of the public detained under Section 136 and 135 of the Mental Health Act, MCA, co-ordinate assessments, undertake assessments and complete the clinical paperwork. There will be opportunity for you to work alongside and develop skills within the Home Treatment Team, Frequent Attenders team and the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) to further enhance your development and to provide a whole team approach in our locality.

You will need to have 2 years post qualifying experience at Band 5 and possess excellent clinical leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to carry out comprehensive assessments, be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and staff development skills.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
• Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• 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
• Knowledge and Practice of the 135 and 136 protocol and procedure
• Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
• Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post graduate experience
• Supervision and management of staff
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
• Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - 136 Suite

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

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