Mental Health Practitioner

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a senior mental health practitioner to join the Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team, which supports individuals experiencing acute mental health conditions who would typically require hospital admission. The team operates daily to provide community-based care with an emphasis on recovery and effective risk management.

Work Environment and Values

The Fylde Coast Home Treatment Team is committed to service excellence and continually evolving to implement collaborative care models that work closely with local services throughout the Urgent Care Pathway. The Trust values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds and especially from under-represented groups. Lived experience relevant to the role is highly valued as it enhances service authenticity.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be dynamic, forward-thinking, and dedicated to recovery-focused care for those with severe mental health challenges. They should demonstrate strong teamwork and partnership skills with local services.

Support and Development

New employees receive a thorough induction and appraisal process to develop a Personal Development Plan and identify training needs. The Trust supports flexible working patterns, including part-time, term-time, compressed hours, and flextime, to foster a healthy work-life balance.

Wellbeing

The organisation prioritises staff wellbeing, providing extensive resources, tools, and support to promote health both professionally and personally.

Contact Information

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Stacey Smith, Nurse Manager, via email at [email protected].