Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Crisis & Home Treatment Leader

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Kingston Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) for a rotational role across Crisis Hub and Home Treatment Team.

The ACP will deliver advanced clinical assessments, formulating treatment plans and leading on risk management for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessments, formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning for service users presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Undertake autonomous decision-making for complex and high-risk cases.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Lead on complex risk assessments and crisis management plans.
• Support gatekeeping assessments and facilitate early discharge from inpatient settings where clinically appropriate.
• Provide expert clinical advice and consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Act as a senior clinical leader within the team, promoting best practice and high standards of care.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audit and governance activity.
• Support workforce development through clinical supervision, teaching, mentoring and professional leadership.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, partner agencies and wider mental health services to ensure continuity of care.

Job description

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Kingston Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) for a rotational role across Crisis Hub and Home Treatment Team.

The ACP will deliver advanced clinical assessments, formulating treatment plans and leading on risk management for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.