Senior Crisis Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as a Senior Crisis Practitioner, where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals facing mental health crises. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide intensive care at home, ensuring that patients receive the support they need without the necessity of hospital admission. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in meaningful work that positively impacts lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for passionate professionals eager to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience as a Registered Mental Nurse or Occupational Therapist.
• Proven risk management skills in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex mental health needs in crisis.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Registered Mental Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Mental health qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Job Opportunity: Senior Crisis Practitioner

We are seeking a Senior Crisis Practitioner to join the South Glasgow Mental Health Crisis Team as part of our multidisciplinary team. An up-to-date registration with your professional body is essential.

The role involves supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in crisis, providing intensive care and treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission. You will also collaborate with inpatient services to facilitate early discharges.

This position operates under the supervision of a Band 7 Crisis Team Leader, including formal line management supervision. Responsibilities include ongoing risk assessments and liaising with stakeholders such as GPs, CMHT, MHAU, Specialist Services, and third-sector organizations.

We value enthusiastic candidates motivated to positively impact patients' lives, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork skills. Supervisory duties include overseeing junior staff and student nurses, evaluating their practice, and conducting annual appraisals.

Applicants should have significant post-registration experience as a Registered Mental Nurse or Occupational Therapist, with proven risk management skills in mental health. A relevant mental health qualification is required.

This is a full-time, permanent role (37 hours/week), operating over 7 days with hours from 0900 to 2000 on weekdays and 0900 to 1700 on weekends, with long days available.

Requirements include PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check and a current driving license. Pre-employment checks will follow NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde policies.

For informal inquiries, contact Hilary Clark-White at [e-mail] or 0141 232 7060. Details for application support are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

We promote diversity and inclusion and are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, welcoming applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community.

Applicants must provide original responses to all application questions, confirming that responses are their own and not AI-generated. Non-compliance may lead to application withdrawal.