Senior CRISS Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking qualified senior practitioners to join their Crisis Resolution Intensive Support Service. The role involves conducting crisis assessments, providing home-based treatment, and leading a multi-disciplinary team to enhance service delivery. Candidates must have a relevant professional registration and experience in acute mental health settings. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Coaching and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised professional registration (RNMH/RNLD/OT/SW) is essential.
• Post Registration experience in working with adults with acute mental health problems.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a community setting supporting crisis assessments and home-based treatment.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to other team members.
• Participate actively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Job summary

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're looking to recruit permanent band 6 qualified practitioners to join our CRISS service.

The successful Occupational Therapists/Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker will work across the service undertaking crisis assessments and home-based treatment.

As a band 6 practitioner you will operate within a community setting and will be required to work within a MDT led team which aims to reduce admissions to hospital and facilitate early discharge through home based treatment. The role involves undertaking crisis assessments and implement home-based treatment interventions. You will also work closely with inpatient and community services, providing an excellent alternative to inpatient admission and supporting in transitions points for services users to community services.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and provide leadership to the wider team whilst working clinically. You will actively participate and provide management and clinical supervision to other members of the team. You will be supported in your professional development to reach your potential in this exciting role.

It is essential that applicants hold a full driver's license and have access to vehicle for work purposes.

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.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

173-34225-ACUTE

Job locations

St Marys House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

Job description 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

Job description 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Recognised professional registration; RNMH/RNLD/OT/SW

Experience Essential

• Post Registration experience of working with adults of all ages with acute mental health problems.
• Assessment and problems solving skills particularly in the area of crisis assessment and treatment.
• Can demonstrate experience of formulating crisis plans/care plans for people in an acute mental health crisis.
• Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Recognised professional registration; RNMH/RNLD/OT/SW

Experience Essential

• Post Registration experience of working with adults of all ages with acute mental health problems.
• Assessment and problems solving skills particularly in the area of crisis assessment and treatment.
• Can demonstrate experience of formulating crisis plans/care plans for people in an acute mental health crisis.
• Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys House

Leeds

LS7 3JX

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)