About the Trust
The Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serves County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care, the compassionate teams collaborate with patients, communities, and partners to foster safety, understanding, and care. The Trust is dedicated to nurturing recovery journeys, ensuring that every individual in its care feels heard and supported. Patients, families, and carers are central to achieving better mental health outcomes. Committed to innovation, the Trust seeks to enhance regional wellbeing through partnerships with communities and stakeholders. The aim is to provide accessible mental health care, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. There are senior crisis clinician jobs that are open in the organisation.
Job Overview
Full-time and part-time positions are available for the role of Senior Clinical Clinician (Band 6) within the Harrogate Adult Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team. These permanent roles are based in Ripon and serve adult populations across Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, Wetherby, and surrounding areas.
The team operates 24/7 on a 12-hour shift pattern, offering a collaborative and recovery-oriented approach driven by shared decision-making. Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers with current registration (NMC, HCPC, or SWE) and at least 18 months of post-qualification experience, including completion of a preceptorship or competency framework, are invited to apply.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role involves:
- Coordinating shifts, triaging and assessing referrals, managing risks, and developing safety plans.
- Collaborating with internal and external agencies.
- Managing gatekeeping admissions to acute wards and supporting bed management.
- Providing clinical leadership for junior team members and students.
- Developing clinical skills within a multidisciplinary team and ensuring effective resource utilization.
The team forms part of the All Age 24hr Crisis Response Line/NHS 111 Option 2 service and plays a key role in acute care planning and service user support.
Working for the Trust
The Trust upholds three core values:
- Respect: Listening, inclusivity, and partnership.
- Compassion: Kindness, support, and celebration of achievements.
- Responsibility: Honesty, continuous learning, and ambition.
The team embodies a positive spirit, fostering a supportive culture for both service users and staff. Opportunities for professional development, supervision, and appraisal are provided.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must travel independently across the locality, with access to a suitable vehicle. Adjustments may be considered under the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Current professional registration with an approved body.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Recognized sign-off mentor, clinical educator, or equivalent (to be completed within an agreed timescale).
- Clinical Supervisor.
- At least 18 months of post-qualification experience, including the completion of a preceptorship or competency framework.
- Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and IT (equivalent to ITQ Level 2).
Skills
- Leadership and prioritization within a team.
- Effective communication of complex and sensitive information to stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, taking on care coordination responsibilities.
Experience
- Significant experience working with individuals with mental ill health.
- Collaboration with service users, families, and carers.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Provision of clinical supervision in professional settings.
Additional Information
The Trust promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. References from current and previous employers covering at least three years are required for all applications.
The role may require a DBS check, and successful applicants must subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Further details on immigration requirements and sponsorship eligibility are available on the relevant government websites.
Trust Welcome Day
New starters will attend an in-person Trust Welcome Day at the Flatts Lane Centre, Middlesbrough, on the first or third Monday of the month. For certain clinical roles, this may include up to nine days of face-to-face training.
Application Process
Applications close at midnight on 5th December 2024. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
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