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Mental Health Practitioner

Service Care Solutions - Healthcare
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Accrington, Lancashire BB5 4SD, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for a position based at The Mount in Accrington.
  • The role involves assessing patients' mental health needs, conducting risk assessments, and developing individualized care plans.
  • Candidates must have a mental health nursing degree and community experience, along with a fully enhanced valid DBS.
  • The pay rate for this position is £27 per hour, with a £250 bonus for starting a contract and additional referral bonuses available.
  • The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, and the position requires relevant experience in mental health.

Company: Service Care SolutionsTrust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustLocation: The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, BB4Position: Mental Health Practitioner Specialisation: Caseload / CMHTShift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Pay Rate: £27ph About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients' mental health needs, including the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life.
  • Conduct risk assessments for self-harm, harm to others, or vulnerability to exploitation.
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Monitor medication effectiveness and address side effects in collaboration with prescribing psychiatrists.
  • Respond to acute mental health crises, offering immediate support to prevent hospitalization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Fully enhanced valid DBS
  • Community experience required.
  • Mental health nursing degree is essential.

Benefits:

  • Weekly pay
  • Free training
  • Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Exceptional referral bonuses
  • Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.

Rate Breakdown:£27ph LTD | PAYE Inclusive: £24.29We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772208963 or

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