Senior CRISS Practitioner

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Leeds seeks Band 6 qualified practitioners to join the Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service. Responsibilities include conducting crisis assessments and providing home-based treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and experience in crisis management. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum with a focus on patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• Post Registration experience of working with adults of all ages with acute mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate experience of formulating crisis plans/care plans for people in an acute mental health crisis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficiency and effectiveness of treatment given.
• Present as a positive and professional role model.
• Provide same day/urgent assessment, care planning, and care delivery.

Skills

Assessment and problem solving skills

Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users

Education

Recognised professional registration; RNMH/RNLD/OT/SW

Full UK Drivers licence with access to vehicle

Job description

Overview

The Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service (CRISS) is a dynamic and flexible service which offers 24/7 crisis assessments and home-based treatment for working age adults across the city. The service is currently under a period of development to bring together both sides of the service in localities across the city and in line with Core Fidelity standards. We're looking for skilled senior practitioners who can help shape the service going forward. We are recruiting one permanent and one temporary (12 month contract) Band 6 qualified practitioners to join our CRISS service. Vacancies are within the West team based at St Mary\'s Hospital in Armley.

Responsibilities

The successful applicants will work across the service undertaking crisis assessments and home-based treatment. You will operate within a community setting and will be required to work within an MDT which aims to reduce admissions to hospital and facilitate early discharge through home based treatment interventions. You will also work closely with inpatient and community services, providing an excellent alternative to inpatient admission and supporting in transition points for service users to community services. Band 6 practitioners work with a shared caseload of service users and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing same day/urgent assessment, care planning and care delivery. This will include the provision of highly skilled nursing/AHP care, psychological interventions, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion. They will also provide leadership, management, and supervision/appraisal for junior staff and often lead / coordinate / supervise teams of staff in the delivery and evaluation of care. Practitioners are expected to work shifts over 24/7 pattern. Car driver essential.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 173-45025-ACUTE
• Job location: St Marys Hospital, Leeds, LS12 3QE

Job responsibilities

To work closely with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of treatment given and support the CTM in carrying out his/her duties. To present as a positive and professional role model to all staff within the team, striving to maintain a philosophy of service user involvement in continuously improving the service. To work as an integrated member of the clinical team, participating in all aspects of day to day service provision. Band 6 practitioners work with a shared caseload of service users and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing same day/urgent assessment, care planning and care delivery. This will include the provision of highly skilled nursing/AHP care, psychological interventions, clinical assessment, risk assessments / risk management, and promoting recovery and inclusion. Band 6 practitioners also provide leadership, management, and supervision / appraisal for junior staff (and sometimes other members of a multi-disciplinary team) and often lead / coordinate / supervise teams of staff in the delivery and evaluation of care. In some roles specialist skills and knowledge may be required. Band 6 practitioners will often have designated areas of practice to lead within the team. Band 6 practitioners will be required to regularly take charge of a team and to delegate and supervise the work of other staff. Practitioners are expected to consistently demonstrate the Six Cs namely care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment. Practitioners will be expected to work shifts over 24/7 pattern. Car driver essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional registration; RNMH/RNLD/OT/SW
• Full UK Drivers licence with access to vehicle

Experience

• Post Registration experience of working with adults of all ages with acute mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate experience of formulating crisis plans/care plans for people in an acute mental health crisis

Skills

• Assessment and problem solving skills particularly in the area of crisis assessment and treatment.
• Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, St Marys Hospital, Leeds, LS12 3QE

Website: https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/