Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Response Vehicle

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join their innovative Mental Health Response Vehicle service. The role focuses on delivering clinical assessments and support to individuals in crisis, working closely with ambulance personnel. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Proven post-qualification experience needed.
• Experience in a crisis team advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and mental health support.
• Work closely with ambulance staff on mental health response vehicles.
• Support the development of this new service.

Skills

Risk assessment

Evidence-based practice

Crisis intervention

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinician working with our systems partners - East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) - to implement best practice models relating to Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRV). The goal is to support patients in mental health crisis through discreet attendance in the MHRV, enabling triage, assessment, treatment, support, and signposting.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa.

Applicants without prior NHS experience will typically be placed at the bottom of the band, in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Therefore, the Trust cannot sponsor for these visas in this case.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can check the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to provide clinical assessment, mental health support, and signposting to individuals of all ages in a mental health crisis. The post involves working closely with trained ambulance staff on the Mental Health Response Vehicle, who are equipped to respond effectively to people in crisis.

You will be an experienced RMN with current NMC registration and proven post-qualification experience. A sound knowledge of risk assessment and evidence-based practice is essential. Experience working in a crisis team is advantageous.

This is an exciting new service, and the post holder will be expected to support its development.

The position is based at East Midlands Ambulance Service, Beechdale Road, Nottingham NG8 3LL. Additional training will be provided by EMAS and the Trust.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues delivering services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare. Our services are provided from over 200 sites, including community locations, hospitals, and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and a major employer in Nottinghamshire. We host national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We support employee networks promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and prioritize staff health and wellbeing through in-house services and a dedicated team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, working toward environmental sustainability and achieving net-zero emissions.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Andrew Daukintis
• Job title: Team Leader
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact:

• Rebecca Baddams - Operational Manager
• Email: [e-mail]