Mental Health Practitioner - Urgent Care Rotation Posts - South Staffs

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in England is seeking a part-time Registered Mental Health Professional to join their Crisis Care team. You will assess and intervene for individuals in crisis, ensuring person-centered care and flexible support across 24/7 services. Ideal candidates will have a relevant mental health qualification and experience in urgent care settings. Opportunities for ongoing training and career development are available.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional qualified.
• Experience in urgent care or crisis settings.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to establish needs and goals.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions based on care plans.
• Work flexibly across 24/7 urgent care services.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Person-centered care

Education

Registered Mental Health Professional qualification

Job description

We have 1 part-time post available (30 hours per week).

We are delighted to offer an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity to join our new Crisis Care/136 Suite located within Walton House on St Georges Hospital site in Stafford, working across our other Urgent and Emergency Care Mental Health Services. The role involves supporting the assessment and delivery of meaningful interventions to service users accessing our Urgent Care Mental Health Services in the Staffordshire Locality.

As a Registered Mental Health professional, you will be part of a team providing specialist adult mental health support. You will play a crucial role in assessing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the service who are experiencing a crisis and require urgent assessment. The role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of safe and effective treatment and interventions in line with a needs-led care plan.

You will be responsible for supporting a culture of person-centered care and working flexibly to ensure pathways within the service operate cohesively to meet individual needs.

As an integral member of the Crisis Care/136 Suite team, you will be expected to work flexibly across our 24/7 Urgent Care services and be able to travel across a large geographical area as required.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking clinical assessments to establish needs, goals, risks, and strengths, and generating formulation-based care plans.
2. Delivering therapeutic interventions according to the care plan to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
3. Providing indirect care through education and advice to relatives, carers, and other organizations.
4. Participating in achieving the service's aims and objectives and addressing factors that may inhibit these.
5. Providing care in line with NICE Guidance, COT Recovering Ordinary Lives Mental Health Strategy, COT Care Cluster guidance, and other relevant documentation.
6. Supplying, administering, and monitoring medications following Trust procedures and NMC guidance.
7. Delivering a range of interventions, including pharmacological and psychologically informed approaches, as per the care plan and pathway guidance.

Join our award-winning NHS Trust, leading innovative ways to improve life for our communities. We support around 9,000 staff providing physical and mental healthcare, learning disabilities support, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. Our services include perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and prisoner mental health support.

We offer excellent career development opportunities with ongoing training and support. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

Please note, the vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Additionally, the use of AI in completing applications will be monitored for fairness and transparency, and applicants must disclose if they have used AI.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

You will utilize your skills and extensive knowledge to work flexibly across all aspects of the Urgent and Emergency Care Mental Health Services, providing effective and efficient care. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing care plans, and delivering interventions aligned with pathways and guidelines. Full details are available in the attached job description and person specification.

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