Approved Mental Health Professional

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with Hampshire County Council, leading complex legal and ethical decision-making. The role involves coordinating assessments, ensuring safe care arrangements, and mentoring trainees in a fulfilling environment. Benefit from professional development, work-life balance, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Continuous learning and supportive supervision

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Market supplement of up to GBP5,000

14% alternating shift allowance

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the relevant professional body.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act required.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment processes under the Mental Health Act.
• Ensure safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements.
• Mentor AMHP trainees and advise colleagues on legal aspects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Empathetic Practice

Education

Approved Mental Health Professional qualification

Qualified Social Worker

Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Joining us as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you'll be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act.

You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. Here's what one of our team members has to say:

"I've been with Hampshire AMHP service for the past 7 years. I appreciate how responsive, supportive, and flexible our AMHP leads are. Apart from amazing working relationships within the team, we have also established great working relationships with our Trust colleagues, and we support each other in achieving better outcomes for people in Hampshire who find themselves in crisis."

What you'll do:

• Coordinating the entire assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion, including providing follow-up support.
• Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on minimising risk to the individual, others and yourself.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work.

What we're looking for:

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
• Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist, registered with the relevant professional body.
• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to empathetic, person-centred practice and dedication to upholding the rights of the individuals you assess.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, as we provide a 24-hour service.

Why join us?

• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Enhancements: Our AMHPs are paid a market supplement of up to GBP5,000 per annum dependent on experience, as well as a 14% alternating shift allowance, and Senior Social Workers are eligible for a further GBP3,000 market supplement upon completion of their Excellent Practice Validation portfolio.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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