Crisis Practitioner

1 month ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Full time

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a full time (37 hrs) permanent post that operates over 7 days between 0900hrs and 2000hrs Mon-Fri, and 0900-1700hrs Sat and Sun. Long days are available.

You must have a like UK NMC Pin in order to apply for this post.

The post holder should hold a relevant mental health qualification.

The post requires PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check.

A current driving licence is essential to the post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Crisis Practitioner within the South Glasgow Mental health Crisis Team as a dynamic member of our multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide support to individuals with complex mental health needs who present in ‘crisis’ and who require intensive mental health care and treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission. The post holder will also work closely with inpatient services in an attempt to facilitate early discharge from hospital. This role will be carried out under the supervision of a band 6 Senior Crisis Practitioner, with whom you will participate in formal line management supervision. You will be required to carry out ongoing assessment, including risk assessment, whilst liaising with and updating multiple stakeholders – GPs, CMHT, MHAU, Specialist Services and 3rd sector organisations. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are motivated to have a positive impact on our patient’s lives whilst demonstrating an ability and aptitude to work effectively as both an individual and as part of a team. Being an effective and responsive communicator within the multi-disciplinary team and across multiple stakeholders is essential to the role. You will be expected to supervise the practice of student nurses on placement, whilst evaluating their practice.

Applicants should have meaningful post registration experience and be able to demonstrate experience of managing significant risk within the field of mental health. The post holder will be required to operate within the legal and ethical national frameworks, whilst adhering to local, national and organisational policies and guidance relating to professional conduct, practice and contractual obligations.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. 

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