Community Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Team

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their Crisis Team. You will be responsible for assessing mental health crises and delivering high-standard care to clients in need. The ideal candidate is a registered mental health nurse or allied health professional with relevant experience. The position requires flexibility for 24-hour shifts, reflecting the commitment to support clients effectively. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and training.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Post-registration experience required.
• Ability to work with mental health-related difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health crises and support home treatment.
• Deliver high standard nursing care.
• Monitor effectiveness of care systems.

Skills

Registered mental health Nurse

Experience with adults in mental health

Integration of care delivery

Clinical audit skills

Education

Diploma/degree level training

Job description

Community Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Team

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Are you a Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT or Social Worker) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Crisis Resolution/ Home Crisis Treatment team in Southwest Staffordshire based at Haywood Lodge, Stafford as a Community Mental Health Practitioner.

We work with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, require extra support alongside their regular support network or who can have the same treatment provided at home that they would receive in a Mental Health Hospital. As an integral team in the Urgent Care Pathway we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a 24-hour service and team members are all required to work rostered shifts including weekends and nights and you must have access to suitable transport, to cover a large geographical area for your shifts.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing mental health crises in individuals referred to the service and supporting the delivery of safe and effective home treatment for an identified client group and in accordance with a wellbeing and recovery action plan
• You will participate in the delivery of the agreed aims and objectives of the service and identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.
• You will assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care to service users referred to the team.
• You will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care.
• You will participate in the education and management of junior staff.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

If you would like to discuss the role further, please don't hesitate to contact Michelle Gibson – [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Be a Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional on NMC or HCPC Register
• Post‑registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.

Experience

• Evidence of extensive post‑registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency teams
• Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
• Experince working in CRHT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust