Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Directorate - Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service (CRHT) within the North Lincolnshire Mental Health Care Group at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH).
The Acute Directorate has recently benefitted from a multi-million-pound capital investment, transforming our estate and creating a modern, therapeutic and purpose-built environment to support people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Our services provide timely crisis assessment and intensive home treatment for residents of North Lincolnshire, with the aim of supporting people in the least restrictive environment and reducing unnecessary attendances at Accident & Emergency at the local general hospital.
We are about to embark on an exciting extension and enhancement of our current Crisis and Home Treatment provision with the offer of a full 24/7 walk in service at Great Oaks Mental Health Unit. This is designed to provide rapid, responsive assessment in a safe and supportive environment at the point of mental health crisis.
This development supports our ambition to meet the waiting time standards for crisis assessments and ensures individuals receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right professional.
If you are passionate about delivering compassionate crisis care, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, and helping to shape an evolving service, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust?
At RDaSH, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally.
Protected Learning TimeWe offer a unique monthly protected half-day for learning and professional development, giving all staff dedicated time to focus on continuing professional growth.
Career Development OpportunitiesThe Acute Directorate has implemented an enhanced clinical staffing model, creating clear opportunities for career progression, skill development and leadership.
Partnership WorkingWe are strengthening our partnerships with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to enhance our service offer and provide more holistic support for our communities.
Valuing Our PeopleWe are proud to be the only NHS Trust offering the Real Living Wage, demonstrating our commitment to valuing the people who work for us.
A Trust with AmbitionOur organisation is guided by an ambitious strategy and 28 clear promises which shape how we deliver care and support our workforce.
A Diverse Workforce with Lived ExperienceOur services include peer support workers and volunteers, and we are committed to embedding these roles further to ensure our communities benefit from the valuable insight and lived experience of a diverse workforce.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with relevant professional regulator.
- Evidence of Relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Practice Educator training / experience of supporting students.
- Risk Assessment and Management Training.
Desirable
- Suicide Prevention Training.
- Supervision Training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist working with people who have complex mental health needs.
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter agency approaches in mental health care
- Demonstrable experience of assessing high levels of risk and formulation of robust risk management plans including the ability to make decisions to ensure the safety of individuals and carers
- Experience of conducting comprehensive and holistic mental health assessments which attend to needs across biopsychosocial domains.
- Experience in safeguarding (both adult and children) and specialist risk assessment.
- Supervising students, and junior members of staff when required.
- Experience of delivery evidence-based treatments and interventions
- Co-producing care plans and crisis plans alongside client and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Previous experience of working in the environment where the post is held.
- Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Involving service users and carers in care delivery.
- Experience of working within a crisis service.
- Experience of acute inpatient experience
- Working with service users and carers in service improvement.
- Values based recruitment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach.
- Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- An understanding of current mental health issues.
- Specialist Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including; Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health.
- Excellent knowledge of community resources both statutory and non-statutory
- Detailed understanding of the principles of recovery.
- Ability to assess and respond to individuals presenting with self-harming behaviours, implementing appropriate interventions including risk management, harm minimisation, and brief therapeutic strategies to ensure safety and promote recovery.
- Experience of working within trauma informed services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and exercise professional autonomy, while recognising risk and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Experience in developing and implementing Risk Management Plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
- Demonstrable skills in clinical risk assessment, contingency planning, and managing individuals in acute distress.
- Competent in delivering brief psychological interventions, including crisis management and harm minimisation strategies.
- Knowledge and application of CBT-informed approaches in practice.
- Ability to manage high emotional distress and challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression.
- Experience supporting individuals with self harm behaviours, focusing on safety and recovery-oriented care.
Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a clear and concise command of English.
- Strong report-writing ability, ensuring accurate and professional documentation.
- Highly skilled in engagement and relationship building, including working with carers, families, and support networks.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload dynamically in response to changing demands
- IT literate, with experience using Microsoft systems and willingness to learn new digital tools.
- Proactive, motivated, and conscientious approach to delivering high-quality care
- Effective contributor within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Ability to support and contribute to the development of junior staff, including informal teaching and mentoring.
- Capable of delivering training and education to both qualified and unqualified staff.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and challenges discriminatory behaviour constructively.
- Recognises the importance of family/carer involvement in care planning and risk management.
- Willingness to engage in research, service development, and continuous improvement.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred, high-quality services.
- Ability to undertake physical interventions, including moving & handling and management of violence/aggression (MVA).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with current registration with relevant professional regulator.
- Evidence of Relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Practice Educator training / experience of supporting students.
- Risk Assessment and Management Training.
Desirable
- Suicide Prevention Training.
- Supervision Training.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist working with people who have complex mental health needs.
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter agency approaches in mental health care
- Demonstrable experience of assessing high levels of risk and formulation of robust risk management plans including the ability to make decisions to ensure the safety of individuals and carers
- Experience of conducting comprehensive and holistic mental health assessments which attend to needs across biopsychosocial domains.
- Experience in safeguarding (both adult and children) and specialist risk assessment.
- Supervising students, and junior members of staff when required.
- Experience of delivery evidence-based treatments and interventions
- Co-producing care plans and crisis plans alongside client and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Previous experience of working in the environment where the post is held.
- Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Involving service users and carers in care delivery.
- Experience of working within a crisis service.
- Experience of acute inpatient experience
- Working with service users and carers in service improvement.
- Values based recruitment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach.
- Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- An understanding of current mental health issues.
- Specialist Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including; Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Care Act, Human Rights Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health.
- Excellent knowledge of community resources both statutory and non-statutory
- Detailed understanding of the principles of recovery.
- Ability to assess and respond to individuals presenting with self-harming behaviours, implementing appropriate interventions including risk management, harm minimisation, and brief therapeutic strategies to ensure safety and promote recovery.
- Experience of working within trauma informed services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and exercise professional autonomy, while recognising risk and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Experience in developing and implementing Risk Management Plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
- Demonstrable skills in clinical risk assessment, contingency planning, and managing individuals in acute distress.
- Competent in delivering brief psychological interventions, including crisis management and harm minimisation strategies.
- Knowledge and application of CBT-informed approaches in practice.
- Ability to manage high emotional distress and challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression.
- Experience supporting individuals with self harm behaviours, focusing on safety and recovery-oriented care.
Desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a clear and concise command of English.
- Strong report-writing ability, ensuring accurate and professional documentation.
- Highly skilled in engagement and relationship building, including working with carers, families, and support networks.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload dynamically in response to changing demands
- IT literate, with experience using Microsoft systems and willingness to learn new digital tools.
- Proactive, motivated, and conscientious approach to delivering high-quality care
- Effective contributor within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Ability to support and contribute to the development of junior staff, including informal teaching and mentoring.
- Capable of delivering training and education to both qualified and unqualified staff.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and challenges discriminatory behaviour constructively.
- Recognises the importance of family/carer involvement in care planning and risk management.
- Willingness to engage in research, service development, and continuous improvement.
- Passionate about delivering person-centred, high-quality services.
- Ability to undertake physical interventions, including moving & handling and management of violence/aggression (MVA).
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).
