Home-Based Mental Health Crisis Practitioner

CNTW Community Interest Company; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Community Practitioner to join the Universal Crisis Team in North Cumbria. You will provide crisis assessments and interventions in patients' homes as part of a 24/7 service, coordinating shifts within a busy multidisciplinary team.

The role requires solid clinical skills in risk assessment, formulation, and management, with substantial experience in mental health crisis care and the ability to work flexibly across Carlisle and Workington locations.

Qualifications

• Nurse qualifications with current registration and breadth of post-registration experience.
• Training in CPA and safeguarding practices required.
• Experience in community mental health settings and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and complete holistic assessments for patients in mental health crisis at home.
• Provide treatment and risk management within a crisis pathway.
• Coordinate shifts and manage competing demands of the service.

Skills

Risk assessment

Holistic assessment

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Mental health triage

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH/RMN/RNLD) or equivalent

Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions

Non-Medical Prescribing

CPA/Safeguarding/MAPPA training

Experience in community team

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Community Practitioner to join the Universal Crisis Team in North Cumbria. You will provide crisis assessments and interventions in patients' homes as part of a 24/7 service, coordinating shifts within a busy multidisciplinary team.

The role requires solid clinical skills in risk assessment, formulation, and management, with substantial experience in mental health crisis care and the ability to work flexibly across Carlisle and Workington locations.