Emergency AMHP: Part-Time Locum (Out-of-Hours)

Sanctuary Personnel; Warrington; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexibility

Locum opportunities

Excellent location in Cheshire

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Out of Hours Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) in Warrington, Cheshire. The role offers part-time hours with weekend and evening shifts (5 PM–9 AM) to support urgent Mental Health Act assessments and related duties.

You will work across agencies to ensure safe, compliant decisions and high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will hold an AMHP qualification and a relevant degree, with substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental

Qualifications

• AMHP qualification required.
• Continuing professional development in mental health practice essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake emergency Mental Health Act assessments.
• Exercise statutory AMHP duties with precision and care.
• Assess and manage risk; decide on detention, admission, community alternatives, safeguarding interventions.
• Coordinate out-of-hours MHA activity with doctors, police, ambulance services, and providers.
• Record accurately; complete statutory reports and legal paperwork.

Skills

Risk assessment

AMHP practice

Interagency collaboration

Education

AMHP qualification

Relevant degree (Social Work/OT/Mental Health Nursing/Psychology)

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Out of Hours Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) in Warrington, Cheshire. The role offers part-time hours with weekend and evening shifts (5 PM–9 AM) to support urgent Mental Health Act assessments and related duties.

You will work across agencies to ensure safe, compliant decisions and high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will hold an AMHP qualification and a relevant degree, with substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental