Job Summary
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Home Treatment Older Adult Practitioner. The role expands the team’s referral criteria to include older adults over the age of 65 with a functional or organic mental health crisis. The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026.
Responsibilities
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective, high-quality clinical service focused on service users and carers.
* Assess patient needs, provide structured evidence‑based treatments and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework, specifically relating to older people.
* Conduct specialist assessment, provision and evaluation of planned clinical interventions and care for older people in the community, encouraging and developing family and community support wherever appropriate.
* Use person‑centred, evidence‑based approaches when working with older people who may have cognitive and physical health needs.
* Apply a range of clinical skills and interventions pertinent to the individual’s needs, goals, environment and situation.
* Develop individualised treatment and safety plans for patients experiencing a deterioration or crisis in their mental health, working with other health and social‑care services and staff to provide advice and input when necessary.
* Operate a flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment seven days a week 9am‑7pm.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN) registration on NMC.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Appropriate demonstrable experience of working with older people with mental health problems.
* Knowledge of current Mental Health Act, safeguarding legislation and other policy related to mental health.
* Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Evidence of substantial experience as a qualified clinician.
* Mental health care/treatment relevant to service.
* Multi‑agency working across service interfaces within a health and social‑care setting.
* Experience of assessing and managing risk.
* Structured Clinical Management – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapies.
Desirable
* Clinical supervision qualification.
* Mentor / Teaching / Practice Educator (clinical practice) qualification / certificate or equivalent experience.
* Experience of teaching, training, or supervision of clinical staff.
* Experience of teaching / leadership of others.
* Older adult age‑related common physical / mental health conditions.
* Demonstrated preference to work in the intended speciality.
* Specialist knowledge of evidenced‑based interventions in the treatment of complex emotional needs.
* Knowledge of System One and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidenced based clinical interventions relevant to the service and role.
* Relevant specialist clinical courses / training.
* Trauma Informed Care models of care and treatment relevant to working with people in mental health crisis.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Understanding of current mental health disorders / issues.
* Up‑to‑date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, complex health and social‑care needs.
Desirable
* System One knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services.
* Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within the mental health setting across health and social‑care.
Skills
Essential
* Assessing, formulating, and working with people & families presenting in heightened state of distress and trauma.
* Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach.
* Clinical risk assessment and contingency planning.
* Access to transport and ability to travel between the required geographical area.
* Brief psychological interventions and skills to support emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, high levels of distress and trauma.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DCS submission.
UK Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NMC, etc.).
Remuneration
Band: 6 | Pay scheme: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part‑time, flexible working.
Contact
Crisis and Home Treatment Team Manager – Sarah Scott – s.scott17@nhs.net – 0800 804 8999
Job Location
The Woodlands – Oakwood Drive, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
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