Associate Mental Health Practitioner | Sponsorship Available

Company: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £31,944 – £34,937 per year

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Job Overview

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Mental Health Practitioner to join a newly established crisis response service for North East London. This 24/7 service provides mental health crisis support via NHS 111, ensuring individuals in distress receive timely assistance.

In return for your commitment, the Trust offers Inner London weighting, a comprehensive induction, tailored training programs, regular supervision, reflective practice, and a robust staff well-being program.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer calls from patients and carers experiencing mental health crises
• Triage calls to ensure they are directed to the appropriate professional
• Provide high-quality mental health crisis support via telephone
• Meet key performance indicators for call response times
• Conduct assessments, risk assessments, and formulate crisis safety plans under clinician guidance
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure effective crisis intervention
• Support smooth transitions between teams to provide seamless patient care
• Utilize brief intervention techniques and conduct physical health checks (or be willing to train in these areas)
• Work under supervision while adhering to Trust policies and procedures

Requirements

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential:

• Level 2 numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent mental health experience

Desirable:

• Training in brief interventions and motivational interviewing (or willingness to undertake)
• Suicide prevention training (or willingness to undertake)
• Degree in Psychology or related field

Experience

Essential:

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs
• Strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Good organizational skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• IT literate with the ability to produce written documentation as required
  Desirable:
• Ability to monitor physical health signs (e.g., vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure) or willingness to train in this area

Additional Information

• Disclosure & Barring Service Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
• Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Criminal Record Certificate: Applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from countries where they have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years (if applicable)

Closing Date: 19 February 2025