Mental Health Specialist Practitioner – Remote & On‑Scene

London Ambulance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Specialist Practitioner to deliver expert pre-hospital mental health care, including autonomous telephone assessments and on-scene support for crews. The role also involves leading training and developing partnerships with mental health services across London.

The post holder will work in a rolling rota, potentially with the Mental Health Joint Response Car, and maintain high clinical standards while prioritising patient safety and

Qualifications

• BSc in relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant post registration experience with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Mentorship Qualification and experience of mentoring students.
• Commitment to CPD and willingness to undertake the Advanced Practice Course.
• Masters degree in healthcare related subject or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health input as part of pre-hospital mental health care within the London Ambulance Service.
• Conduct telephone based assessments, remote support to ambulance crews, and monitor clinical safety for 999 calls.
• Deliver face to face assessments for the Mental Health Joint Response Car.
• Raise parity of esteem for mental health crisis patients within LAS services.
• Lead and participate in training sessions for LAS staff and build links with local mental health providers.
• Provide clinical leadership and co-ordination to manage mental health crises.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical leadership

Telephone assessments

Mental health expertise

Decision making under pressure

Education

BSc in relevant degree

NMC/HCPC registration

Mentorship qualification

Advanced Practice Course

Masters in healthcare

Job description

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Specialist Practitioner to deliver expert pre-hospital mental health care, including autonomous telephone assessments and on-scene support for crews. The role also involves leading training and developing partnerships with mental health services across London.

The post holder will work in a rolling rota, potentially with the Mental Health Joint Response Car, and maintain high clinical standards while prioritising patient safety and