Assistant Practitioner | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

We require a skilled & experienced Band 4 Older Adult Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner to work within our RITT Team based at Balladen House, Rawtenstall, overlooking the beautiful Rossendale Valley.

The Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team supports patients predominantly aged over 65 years who may be experiencing a Functional or Dementia type illness. The team offer short term interventions and crisis support. The role also operates a Care Home Liaison function offering support in relation to behaviour management strategies for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. The role involves working alongside the Initial Response Services regards Older Adult Referrals.

The team is multi-disciplinary led, and works closely with other mental health services and teams in providing a holistic healthcare model.

Potential candidates ideally should have the relevant Older Adult /Adult Mental Health community experience, and have proven clinical skills matching with that of a Community mental health service.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent knowledge and experience, and is able to demonstrate a positive attitude for change and to the care of the Older Adults- sat within the community setting.

Knowledge and skills around supporting the care coordination role is desirable in line with the MDT approaches and processes, models and initiatives, which are underpinned by clear crisis & care plans, incorporating risk assessment and management plans.

The ability to recognise and support in managing risk, liaise with & communicate effectively is essential for the role, and applicants should be able to demonstrate sound working knowledge around the current national and local drivers which underpin community transformation programmes.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate resilience and the ability to manage the demands of a busy community team and be able to offer support student activity.