Senior Crisis Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Crisis Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. This full-time role involves providing intensive care for individuals in crisis, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant mental health qualification and experience in managing significant risks. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience as a Registered Mental Nurse or Occupational Therapist.
• Supervisory experience with junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex mental health needs in crisis.
• Collaborate with inpatient services to facilitate early discharge.
• Conduct ongoing assessments, including risk assessments.

Skills

Effective communicator

Motivated to positively impact patients' lives

Experience in managing significant risk

Education

Registered Mental Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Relevant mental health qualification

Job description

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Job Opportunity: Senior Crisis Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated 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 successful candidate will support 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 discharge.

This role reports to a Band 7 Crisis Team Leader and involves ongoing assessment, including risk assessment, and liaising with stakeholders such as GPs, CMHT, MHAU, Specialist Services, and third-sector organizations.

Candidate Profile

• Motivated to positively impact patients' lives
• Effective communicator within multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Experience in managing significant risk within mental health
• Post-registration experience as a Registered Mental Nurse or Occupational Therapist
• Hold a relevant mental health qualification
• Supervisory experience with junior staff and students

Additional Requirements

• Legal and ethical compliance with national and local policies
• Current driving license
• Willingness to undergo PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check

Employment Details

This is a full-time, permanent position (37 hours/week), operating over 7 days with varied hours. Long days are available.

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