Full Time (37.50 hours) and Part Time (30 Hours) Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 136 Practitioner to join the 136 Team, based at Pendleview. There is a full time and a part time (30 hours) position available.

The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to support acute wards at Pendleview, and act as Mental Health Unit Nurse in Charge where required. The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to support the unit when required.

They will be enthusiastic about helping to develop the existing service and be passionate about supporting people who present to our service in crisis.

They will be able to utilise their understanding of the complexities of mental health law in relation to detentions under S136 as well as providing clinical leadership within the 136 suite and the other wards. They will also have skills in partnership working across external partner organisations.

The 136 suite are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a working environment conducive to staff development and wellbeing.

If you are interested and would like more information please contact us on the details provided

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery of the suite / unit by:

o Offering an assessment service to patients presenting with a range of mental health and psychological problems.

o Delivering a range of nursing and psychosocial interventions to individual patients and their families, as appropriate

o Providing formal and informal education and clinical supervision to registered and unregistered staff

o Representing mental health services with other agencies

o Providing a communication structure between the general hospital, secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care

o Actively promoting teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.

o Providing nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team and ensure timely and effective assessment formulation planning, monitoring of care given to service users.

o Coordinate MHA assessments, liaise with external agencies', inpatient and community teams ensuring that the rights of detained patients are maintained and appropriate care is identified.

Candidates require to have effective leadership, organisation skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital to the role.

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

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

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

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

Experience

Essential

• Over 2 years post graduate experience
• Supervision and management of staff
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pendleview

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

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