Senior Crisis Care Practitioner (Occupational Therapist)

Sanctuary Personnel; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and Variety

Professional Growth

Leadership Opportunities

Comprehensive Experience

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Crisis Care Practitioner team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This ongoing, full-time role offers an attractive hourly rate of £26 and the opportunity to make an impact in mental health crisis care.

You will conduct telephone triage, mental health assessments, safety planning, and collaborate with partner services. The role supports professional development, flexible shifts, and leadership opportunities within a dynamic team

Job description

Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Crisis Care Practitioner team in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Offering an impressive hourly rate of £26, this ongoing position allows you to work full-time while making a significant impact in mental health crisis care.

Perks and benefits:

• - Flexibility and Variety: Embrace the benefits of locum work with flexible shifts that allow for an optimal work-life balance, from early mornings to twilight shifts.
• - Professional Growth: Access continuous opportunities for training, knowledge sharing, and attendance at conferences, ensuring you stay at the forefront of mental health practice.
• - Leadership Opportunities: Work in a dynamic team where you can co-ordinate shifts, provide clinical oversight, and support the development of healthcare practitioners, enhancing your leadership skills.
• - Comprehensive Experience: Engage in telephone triage, mental health assessments, and deliver brief interventions, expanding your expertise across diverse specialisms including Learning Disability, Youth, Drug & Alcohol, and Perinatal services.

What you will do:

• - Answer calls from service users and professionals, providing immediate and compassionate support.
• - Conduct thorough telephone triage and mental health assessments to determine urgent needs.
• - Complete safety planning with service users, prioritising their well-being.
• - Maintain accurate clinical documentation, handle referrals, and update case notes.
• - Collaborate with other professionals and partner services to ensure integrated care.
• - Develop tailored formulations and plans for regular callers, enhancing their support.
• - Lead and innovate on specialist subject areas, driving advancements in Learning Disability, Youth, Drug & Alcohol, and Perinatal services.
• - Co-ordinate shifts and efficiently support service delivery, ensuring smooth operations.
• - Provide clinical oversight and mentorship to practitioners, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• - Support teaching, training, and staff development, acting as a role model for excellence.

Additional Information:

• - Shift patterns include various options such as Early: 06:30-18:30, Long Day: 07:00-20:00, Twilight: 15:30-04:00, and Night: 19:45-07:45
• - Participate in a mental health crisis telephone service, pivotal in immediate crisis management.

Bury St Edmunds, nestled in the heart of Suffolk, offers a vibrant community with rich history and picturesque surroundings. Whether you're exploring the charming streets, enjoying local cuisines, or soaking in the serene countryside, it's a fantastic place to live and work. Embrace this adventurous role and make a lasting impact in mental health care.