B6 Specialist MH Team- Duty Worker

Day Webster; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily payroll

Access to UK roles

Dedicated Day Webster Agent 24/7

Fast-tracked compliance

Job summary

Day Webster Group in Oldham is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Specialist MH Team - Duty Worker to join an NHS client. The role involves conducting assessments, prioritising appointments, and delivering urgent assessments for individuals with acute mental health needs during a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

You will develop management plans, update risk assessments and care plans, make referrals, and support crisis management with brief interventions.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, OT or RMN.
• Active professional registration with SWE, HCPC or NMC.
• Experience in adult mental health services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and prioritise appointments.
• Provide urgent assessment for individuals with acute mental health needs.
• Develop management plans and arrange follow-up care.
• Refer patients for mental health act assessments if required.
• Update care documents including risk assessments and care plans.
• Provide brief crisis interventions and follow-up appointments.
• Refer to Home Treatment team when needed.
• Participate in MDT meetings and zoning meetings.
• Escalate concerns to consultant psychiatrist and management team.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Risk assessment

MDT collaboration

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Work, OT or RMN

Job description

Our NHS client in Oldham is seeking an experiencedBand6 Specialist MH Team- Duty Worker.

The hours are 37.5 hoiurs per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and prioritise appointments.
• Provide urgent assessment for individuals who present with acute mental health needs.
• Following assessments to be responsible for identifying appropriate management plans, follow up care, referrals.
• Refer patients for mental health act assessments if required.
• Update care documents including risk assessments and care plans, as required.
• Provide brief crisis interventions and follow up appointments for individuals to support crisis management for a time limited period.
• Make referral to the Home Treatment team, as required.
• There are a small number of patients who do not yet have allocated care coordinators at present. These cases are currently managed by duty, and the worker will need to provide regular telephone and face to face appointments with these clients.
• Take part in MDT working and be part of zoning meetings.
• Escalate concerns to consultant psychiatrist and management team.

What you need – Role requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, OT or RMN
• Active Professional registration with Social Work England (SWE), HCPC or NMC (for RMN's)
• Day Webster Group currently have positions throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Republic of Ireland for Psychological Therapies professionals of all Bands between 3 – 8c;

Why work for Day Webster Group?

• Daily payroll
• Access to some of the UK’s most sought-after roles
• Timesheet submissions via Mobile
• Specialist Industry expert as your dedicated Day Webster Agent available 24/7
• Industry leading fast-tracked compliance
• Free revalidation support
• UK leading referral programs
• Accommodation & Travel assistance
• Annual contributions for training and CPD courses
• Annual Loyalty reward programs
• Professional growth opportunities and continuous development support.
• Uncapped top tier “Refer a friend” scheme.

About Day Webster Group

As one of the UK’s largest healthcare recruitment agencies, Day Webster Group are not only about filling positions; we're about building careers and fostering a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Since 2009, Day Webster Group has stood out for our innovative approach, earning numerous awards, including placements on The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list and regional Best Companies to Work For. Recognised for our commitment to excellence and our deep appreciation for the vital roles our staff play, we support our team members at every step, offering opportunities for those looking for new challenges or aiming to make a significant impact in various healthcare settings