The closing date is 10 September 2025
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the triage and assessment team to come and join at a time when we are evolving. We are looking fro a Registered Mental Health Practitioner to join our team.
The role will include completing assessments with clients with a range of mental health issues, ensuring clients receive the most appropriate assessment of their needs and on-going referral to treatment/support services. A sound knowledge base of services available locally is a must.
Your team base will be at St Andrews Place, Hull, and cover Hull and East Riding. You will be part of a supportive team of staff and will have the opportunity to gain skills and experience in the triage and assessment of clients.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic staff member to join our team with a professional and caring attitude who is agile and able to travel within the geographical area in which the service covers.
A Hybrid working approach is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
- Registered Nurse/social worker post in Hull and East Riding Routine Triage and Assessment Team
- Progressive and innovative service model
- Comprehensive and structured development package
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areasle to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Understanding of caseload management responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of careEvidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer
- Act as Care Programme Approach (CPA) co-ordinator
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- Willingness to undertake mentorship training and responsibilities
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- Be on the live register for mentors
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area.
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Requirement of frequent concentration e.g. assessments, care plans
Desirable
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
