AMHP Professional Lead/Manager

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Hull is seeking an enthusiastic Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead the AMHP service. The role involves managing statutory requirements, developing high-standard AMHP practice, and integrating social care agendas. Ideal candidates should be professionally registered as Social Workers, possess AMHP qualifications, and demonstrate advanced communication and leadership skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per year.

Benefits

Unique range of benefits

Commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with AMHP qualification.
• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values within a diverse culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the AMHP service for Hull City Council.
• Provide assurance for statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act.
• Support AMHPs in maintaining their approval.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Ability to support team relationships

Leadership and motivational skills

Time and priority management

Education

Registered Social Worker

AMHP qualification

Educated to Masters Level

Job description

Job summary

Due to the successful promotion of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to professionally lead and manage the Hull AMHP service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead our AMHP service provided by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Hull City Council. The post holder will have professional and managerial responsibility for ensuring we deliver a quality service to our population, working in partnership with a range of stakeholders to implement legislation safely and appropriately with a focus on prevention and strengths‑based practice.

Main duties of the job

• Provide assurance to the Director of Adult Services and oversee statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act for the delivery of the statutory AMHP function on behalf of Hull City Council.
• Support the DASS and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust in managing and maintaining sufficient, appropriately trained and competent AMHPs to ensure statutory duties are discharged.
• Implement and adhere to AMHP standards and relevant guidance across Hull City Council and the Trust, including the Code of Practice (MHA) and other legislation.
• Support the provision of social supervision for conditionally discharged people.
• Ensure the social care agenda is fully integrated into the delivery of the AMHP service.
• Proactively develop and influence the recovery, enablement and preventative agenda in mental health, developing a service that maximises the independence of people accessing the provision.
• Develop and deliver high‑standard AMHP practice and provision by providing strong, effective leadership, supervision and management to the AMHP services.
• Support AMHPs to maintain AMHP approval and work with Hull City Council to ensure oversight and assurance in line with AMHP regulations and key competencies.
• Provide day‑to‑day management and leadership of the AMHP service, currently delivered through a hub and spoke model.
• Manage all aspects of service delivery, including undertaking MHA considerations where appropriate, rota management, supervision, and providing professional advice and consultation.
• Provide professional leadership and development of the AMHP service to continue to develop and adapt to changes in mental health legislation and national AMHP standards.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional knowledge and experience, be self‑motivated and able to work under pressure within a fast‑paced environment, and work flexibly and effectively in partnership with internal and external partners.

About us

We are an award‑winning, CQC‑rated Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are forward‑thinking and dynamic, committed to staff development and diversity, and offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts.

Details

• Date posted: 08 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 338‑7139033‑25‑B
• Job locations: Trust HQ / Working from home (Trust Headquarters Willerby Hill, Willerby, HU12 6ED)

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training - Essential

• Registered Social Worker.
• Member of a recognised professional body with current professional registration.
• AMHP qualification.
• Educated to Masters Level or demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experience.

Qualifications, Education and Training - Desirable

• Advanced management/leadership training or qualification, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Experience - Essential

• Detailed application of knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant policy legislation.
• Detailed application of knowledge of mental health disorder and mental capacity.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation and making safeguarding decisions.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation in relation to mental health assessments and local authorities' statutory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach, adult social care assessments and person‑centred planning.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of case law in relation to AMHP practice.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Justice requirements for social supervision.
• Full understanding of national AMHP workforce plan.
• Understanding of relevant practice standards and audit within an identified service area.
• Good evidence of IT skills.
• Understanding of management, leadership and organisational development.
• Member of specialist interest group or network for AMHPs.
• Knowledge of policy implementation and change.

Knowledge and Experience - Desirable

• Advanced leadership and management experience.
• Membership of regional/national forums.

Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities - Essential

• Able to support the teams' relationships with key partners and advocate on behalf of people and carers.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate staff and embrace change.
• Ability to manage own time and priorities.
• Ability to act within an open, just culture.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Trust HQ / Working from home, Trust Headquarters Willerby Hill, Willerby, HU12 6ED

Employer's website: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/

Contact

Fran Ashton – Head of Social Work, Humber Teaching Foundation NHS Trust: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

Paul Johnson – Clinical Director, Humber Teaching Foundation NHS Trust: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]