Location:
Leeds, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time Salary (£): £28,407 – £34,581 per annum
About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust:
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is a renowned provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. Known for its excellence in teaching, research, and development, LYPFT also offers specialist inpatient services in York and across the UK. With strong ties to local universities, they are committed to employee well-being and professional growth.
Job Details: Benefits:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Strong support for professional growth
- Flexible working arrangements
Requirements:
- Relevant core professional nursing qualification (RMN/RNLD)
- Experience with adults experiencing acute mental illness
- Ability to formulate care and safety plans
- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in de-escalation techniques
- Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to responsive and inclusive service delivery
- Calm and confident demeanor, especially under pressure
- Understanding of mental health services and relevant legislation
Salary Details:
- £28,407 – £34,581 per annum
About the Role:
The Crisis Assessment Unit / Police Pathway Service at LYPFT is seeking an enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner. This role involves supporting patients from initial referral through community assessment and the s136 detention process. The successful candidate will work in the Crisis Assessment Unit and the 136 Suite, offering high-quality service under pressure and contributing to exceptional care. The position requires availability for a 24/7 rota, including long days, twilights, and nights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support patients from initial referral through community assessment and the s136 detention process
- Provide high-quality service in the Crisis Assessment Unit and the 136 Suite
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care
- Formulate care and safety plans
- Utilize strong assessment and problem-solving skills
LYPFT encourages applications from diverse candidates, including those with lived experience in providing care. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and supports flexible working arrangements where possible. LYPFT is committed to upholding statutory responsibilities related to safeguarding adults and children and provides a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Members of the Armed Forces Community are guaranteed an interview if they meet the role criteria.
