Senior Mental Health Crisis Practitioner - Community Care Lead

NHS Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities and study_b

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Senior Crisis Practitioner to join the Community Response Service. You will assess people in crisis, deliver person-centred care, manage a caseload, and work with the multidisciplinary CMHT to prevent hospital admissions.

The role is based at Crown House with shift patterns including evenings and weekends. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome; visa sponsorship may be considered case-by-case.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant community mental health experience.
• Willingness to work towards a recordable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage Community Response Service caseloads.
• Assess and support individuals in mental health crises.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care.
• Make sound clinical decisions based on assessments.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Contribute to service development, governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Team leadership

Caseload management

Education

NMC registration

Degree or diploma in nursing

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 6 Senior Crisis Practitioner to join the Community Response Service. You will assess people in crisis, deliver person-centred care, manage a caseload, and work with the multidisciplinary CMHT to prevent hospital admissions.

The role is based at Crown House with shift patterns including evenings and weekends. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome; visa sponsorship may be considered case-by-case.