Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Approved Mental Health Professionals carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the Local Authority under the Mental Health Act. The post holder will work within the AMHP team which provides a 24/7 service.
In addition to undertaking their specific statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act they will contribute to the overall work of the team (ie supporting people with complex mental health difficulties).
The role also contributes to the overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health difficulties and supporting other services when required.
Livewell's AMHPs provide the mental health professional input to Plymouths Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle; this involves working (on a rota basis) alongside our Police colleagues during the evenings providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle).
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
In addition to contributing to an AMHP duty rota undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments and associated duties and responsibilities, the post holder will also undertake AMHP statutory responsibilities in relation to: Nearest Relative issues; Community Treatment Orders; Guardianship Orders; and also Mental Health Tribunal Social Circumstances Reports.
The post holder will also undertake the Social Supervision role for persons who are subject to conditional discharge from the MoJ.
The post holder will also contribute to the Joint Response Unit vehicle rota and work closely with our First Response Service and wider Livewell Services providing clinical advice, guidance and support and undertaking joint mental health crisis assessments.
Due to the nature of the AMHP role there is a need to work flexibly which may sometimes include working beyond normal working hours to complete MHAAs and occasional out of area working. For new employees, there will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern; this includes 'on-call' shifts.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Approved Mental Health Professionals carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the local authority under the Mental Health Act. The post holder will work within the AMHP team.
In addition to undertaking their specific statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act they will contribute to the overall work of the team (ie supporting people with complex mental health difficulties).
The role also contributes to the overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health difficulties.
Livewells AMHPs provide the mental health professional input to Plymouths Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle; this involves working (on a rota basis) alongside our Police colleagues during the evenings providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle).
Livewells AMHP Service links closely with other mental health and social care services and the the post holder will be required to provide advice, guidance and support to these services as required.
There will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern and to contribute to theon-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Approved Mental Health Professionals carry out statutory assessments on behalf of the local authority under the Mental Health Act. The post holder will work within the AMHP team.
In addition to undertaking their specific statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act they will contribute to the overall work of the team (ie supporting people with complex mental health difficulties).
The role also contributes to the overall organisational remit of supporting people with complex mental health difficulties.
Livewells AMHPs provide the mental health professional input to Plymouths Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle; this involves working (on a rota basis) alongside our Police colleagues during the evenings providing acute assessment and care and support to people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (responding in a marked response vehicle).
Livewells AMHP Service links closely with other mental health and social care services and the the post holder will be required to provide advice, guidance and support to these services as required.
There will be a requirement to work across a 24/7 shift pattern and to contribute to theon-call rota.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act legislation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards processes Knowledge of the Care Act. Knowledge and experience of evidence based interventions, risk assessment and crisis work. Knowledge of mental illness, disorder and psychiatric medication. Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation associated with the role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent assessment skills. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, in a variety of situations and settings. Negotiation skills particularly with reference to reaching agreements with key partners, including the patient, medical practitioners and other providers, to secure safe alternatives to hospital admission. Report writing an ability to record accurate, concise and legally defensible records. Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and team members, towards the goals of the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with relevant professional body (occupational therapist, psychologist, nurse or social worker). Successful completion of AMHP training. Post approval training record (covering 18 days for each 12 month approved).
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualifying AMHP experience. Successful completion of BIA training. Demonstrable post qualifying BIA experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coordinating and carrying out Mental Health Act Assessments in a range of settings. Experience of preparing and presenting social circumstances reports to MHRTs. Experience of working in a mental health service and/or setting. Experience of working with a range of adults experiencing mental health crisis/difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of the Social Supervision role. Experience of working within mental health crisis services.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act legislation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards processes Knowledge of the Care Act. Knowledge and experience of evidence based interventions, risk assessment and crisis work. Knowledge of mental illness, disorder and psychiatric medication. Knowledge of drug and alcohol related issues.
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Mental Health legislation, codes of practice and other legislation associated with the role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent assessment skills. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, in a variety of situations and settings. Negotiation skills particularly with reference to reaching agreements with key partners, including the patient, medical practitioners and other providers, to secure safe alternatives to hospital admission. Report writing an ability to record accurate, concise and legally defensible records. Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and team members, towards the goals of the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with relevant professional body (occupational therapist, psychologist, nurse or social worker). Successful completion of AMHP training. Post approval training record (covering 18 days for each 12 month approved).
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualifying AMHP experience. Successful completion of BIA training. Demonstrable post qualifying BIA experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of coordinating and carrying out Mental Health Act Assessments in a range of settings. Experience of preparing and presenting social circumstances reports to MHRTs. Experience of working in a mental health service and/or setting. Experience of working with a range of adults experiencing mental health crisis/difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of the Social Supervision role. Experience of working within mental health crisis services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
