Mental Health Practitioner - CYP CAMHS Crisis
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Telford, Shrewsbury,, TF3 4NF
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
This team will provide an active involvement in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of service user care which focuses on ensur...
- Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers, evaluation of individual treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Contribution to the delivery of home treatment through nursing care to an identified community client group and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- To provide an active involvement in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of service user care which focuses on ensuring that service users are supported to remain in their own homes wherever hospitalisation can be safely and appropriately avoided.
- To contribute to the clinical service development as part of the 0-25 Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service.
- Triage and assess referrals received by service in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Formulate and action appropriate response based on need, risk and urgency.
We encourage you to view the attached job and person specifications before applying for this exciting and rewarding position.
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered mental health Nurse or Allied Health Professional on NMC or HCPC Register
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level
- Conforms to NMC/HCPC requirements
Desirable
- BSc degree in nursing/relevant professional degree or equivalent level
- Qualification in providing supervision
- Training or relevant experience in managing suicide risk and risk management
- Training or a sound awareness of common physical health conditions and their relationship with mental illness and wellbeing
- Registered Sign off mentor for nurse students (nurses only)
Experience
Essential
- Experience with working with children & young people experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/Care Planning process
- Experience of dealing with mental health related issues/referrals/need for advice by telephone including at times of high demand and in relation to highly stressful/emotive situations
- Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local/national level
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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