Lead Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) – Shift Premium

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement up to £5,000

14% alternating shift allowance

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead complex decisions under the Mental Health Act. The role centers on safe, person-centred planning for detention and admission, within a supportive, reflective team environment.

You will coordinate assessments from referral to completion, mentor trainees, and collaborate across disciplines to achieve positive outcomes. A 37-hour week and a permanent contract with generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, OT, or Practitioner Psychologist).
• Solid knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to empathetic, person-centred practice and rights of those assessed.
• Flexibility to work 24-hour shift patterns (evenings/nights, weekends, bank holidays).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion.
• Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements with least restrictive practice.
• Robust risk assessment and management to minimise risks.
• Collaborating across disciplines, negotiating with individuals, families, carers and professionals.
• Overseeing the Duty AMHP role, screening and allocating referrals.
• Mentoring AMHP trainees and advising colleagues on legal aspects of AMHP work.

Job description

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to lead complex decisions under the Mental Health Act. The role centers on safe, person-centred planning for detention and admission, within a supportive, reflective team environment.

You will coordinate assessments from referral to completion, mentor trainees, and collaborate across disciplines to achieve positive outcomes. A 37-hour week and a permanent contract with generous benefits are offered.