Band 6 & x2013 Mental Health Practitioner Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Initial Response Services East Barn Pathfinders Drive Lancashire LA1 4JJFull-time rotational shift pattern covering a 24-hour service Day - 26 Saturday Night - 29 Sunday Bank holiday - 32 About Us Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities Initial Response Service On-going accurate assessment of risk that a service-user poses to themselves or others communication of this risk to others involved in a service-user& x2019 s care including those outside mental health services as appropriate and the effective management of risk Role &amp Responsibilities To provide a fast responsive service to assess individuals needs for access into mental health services To undertake Mental Health Assessments including Risk Assessments providing rapid and holistic assessment care and sign posting of individuals presenting with other urgent risk issues To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service and or referring to other services agencies where necessary To provide managerial support to the team in the absence of the Team Manager To organise and deliver a rapid intensive intervention service to meet the health and social needs of people experiencing a serious mental health crisis Qualifications &amp Requirements NMC Registe