Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join their Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals facing mental health crises, providing essential support and care in a community setting. You'll be part of a dynamic team that operates 24/7, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible in their homes. With a focus on professional development, this organization offers excellent career growth opportunities, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working options

Support for health and wellbeing

Travel time reimbursement

Lease car options

Annual flu vaccinations

Hardship support

Qualifications

• Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional on NMC or HCPC Register.
• Post-registration experience with relevant training at diploma/degree level.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health crises and support safe home treatment.
• Participate in delivering service aims and identify barriers.
• Provide high-standard nursing care to referred service users.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Clinical Audits

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Allied Health Professional

Post-registration Training

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

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Job Overview

Are you a Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT or Social Worker) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals? Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an opening in our Crisis Resolution/Home Treatment team in South West Staffordshire, based at Haywood Lodge, Stafford.

Our team works with individuals experiencing mental health crises, those requiring additional support alongside their regular network, or those who can receive hospital-equivalent treatment at home. We operate 24/7 as part of the Urgent Care Pathway.

Main Duties

• Assess mental health crises and support safe, effective home treatment aligned with wellbeing and recovery plans.
• Participate in delivering the service's aims and identify barriers to success.
• Assist in providing high-standard nursing care to referred service users.
• Implement systems to monitor care effectiveness.
• Participate in the education and supervision of junior staff.

Working for Our Organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will contribute to your community and benefit from:

• Career development opportunities
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible working options
• Support for health and wellbeing
• Travel time reimbursement and lease car options for community work
• Additional benefits like bikes, parking, annual flu vaccinations, and hardship support

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with staff networks to support community building.

Role Details

This position involves working across adult community mental health pathways, with responsibilities including care coordination, consultation, support, and supervision. The role requires working on a roster that includes weekends and nights, with suitable transport to cover geographical areas.

For further discussion, contact Michelle Gibson at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional on NMC or HCPC Register
• Post-registration experience with relevant training at diploma/degree level

Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience working with adults with mental health difficulties
• Experience in integrated care delivery across multidisciplinary/multi-agency teams
• Ability to carry out clinical audits

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare