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NHS Jobs; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in England is seeking an Urgent Care Practitioner to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. This community mental health role focuses on rapid assessment and delivery of home-based care.

You must have professional registration, experience of working with people with complex needs, and experience conducting clinical risk assessments. Travel to service users and occasional visits to other trust sites are required; weekend and shift work is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration required.
• Experience of working with people with complex needs.
• Experience of conducting clinical risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to service users for home visits as part of assigned caseload.
• Work weekends and shifts, including early and late shifts.
• Occasional visits to other trust sites as required.

Skills

Professional Registration

Experience with complex needs

Clinical risk assessments

Job description

Urgent Care Practitioner – Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

In order to be a successful Community Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will have:

• Professional Registration
• Experience of working in the relevant care group
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience of supervising staff

The service operates 7 days a week and there will be an expectation to work weekends and shifts, which would involve early and late shifts. Please note the ability to travel is essential for this role as regular home visits to service users and occasional visits to other trust sites is required. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.