Crisis and Home Treatment Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a qualified Band 6 RMN for their Home Treatment team. The role involves working in a supportive environment, delivering care to individuals and families in the community. Successful candidates should have mental health nursing qualifications and experience in acute settings. Responsibilities include crisis management and working flexible hours, including nights. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to patient care and support within the community.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a specialization in mental health.
• Experience in acute mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment seven days a week.
• Provide a strengths and recovery-based approach.
• Work alongside partner organisations and maintain transparency.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Risk management

Crisis management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Registration with relevant governing bodies

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 qualified RMN into our Home Treatment team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and has a passion and desire to work with individuals and families within the community delivering a caring and safe service. You will be joining a supportive and passionate team who will support you through an induction, so that you can familiarise yourself with local provisions and services. The service is an alternative to hospital admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from the Acute inpatient wards. The post will be within the Acute Directorate and the successful person will be required to demonstrate their confidence as a mental health practitioner with excellent and robust assessment and risk management skills and can manage complex situations and work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Work a flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment seven days a week 9am-7pm, and Crisis Teams shifts throughout a 24-hour period, including night shifts.
• Provide a strengths and recovery-based approach, liaising with families to support their understanding of crisis management.
• Work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, maintaining transparency and openness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with relevant governing bodies.
• Experience in acute mental health settings, with excellent assessment and risk management skills.

Benefits & Working Environment

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 talented colleagues across mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service, and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation.

Additional Information

Our main terms and conditions of service, strategy, and benefits can be found at the following links:

• https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
• https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
• https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
• https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there is a high number of applications.

Advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.