Crisis Care Mental Health Practitioner – Band 6

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Registered Mental Health professional to join their Crisis Care team. This role involves providing specialist mental health support and urgent assessments for service users in crisis. The successful candidate will work flexibly across services and deliver care in line with established standards. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered within this award-winning NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional on NMC or HCPC Register.
• Post-registration experience with formal training.
• Knowledge of NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct relevant to profession.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions in accordance with an agreed care plan.
• Administer medications and monitor compliance with guidance.
• Undertake clinical assessments to establish needs and goals.

Skills

Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional

Knowledge of NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct

Knowledge of Mental Health NICE Guidelines

Range of specialist assessments

Experience in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Post-registration experience

Formal courses and training at diploma/degree level

Job description

A healthcare provider in Stafford is seeking a Registered Mental Health professional to join their Crisis Care team. This role involves providing specialist mental health support and urgent assessments for service users in crisis. The successful candidate will work flexibly across services and deliver care in line with established standards. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered within this award-winning NHS Trust.