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Overview
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide and support the highest standards of evidence-based clinical practice within the Crisis Assessment Unit / police pathway service. The Crisis Assessment Unit is a 6-bed unit that provides short-term inpatient assessments. The Police Pathway involves supporting patients through the pathway from initial referral, community assessment and through the s136 detention process where applicable. You will be working on both the Crisis Assessment Unit, Street Triage and the 136 Suite.
Responsibilities
* Provide and support high-quality, evidence-based clinical practice within the Crisis Assessment Unit and Police Pathway, including short-term inpatient assessments and the s136 process where applicable.
* Work on the Crisis Assessment Unit, Street Triage and the 136 Suite, with the ability to function under pressure and in a team or independently.
* Offer expedient and sound information to professionals referring into the service; perform triage and assessments; liaise with police, ambulance and other partners to minimize unnecessary emergency department transfers or detentions under the Mental Health Act.
* Be available for a 7-day-a-week rota, including long days, twilights and nights.
* Support individuals who may be distressed, experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness or intoxication, within the health-based place of safety; maintain sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experienced and enthusiastic mental health practitioner with the ability to provide a quality service under pressure.
* Ability to work well in a team and independently, with a clear understanding of the interface between the criminal justice system, police, ambulance and partners.
* Strong triage and assessment skills and the ability to communicate and intervene with individuals who might otherwise be detained or transferred.
* Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
About Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
LYPFT is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with specialist inpatient services in York and other locations. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, it is a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
Benefits
* Employee wellbeing support and flexible working arrangements, including 27–33 days annual leave, and remote working where applicable.
* NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, career development and education support, plus exclusive discounts and payment schemes.
* Access to a bank department offering roles across nursing, Allied Health Professions, healthcare support workers and administration.
Other information
* Applicants should be aware that visa sponsorship is available only for registered healthcare practitioner roles; sponsorship is not offered for Healthcare Support Workers.
* We recruit based on values and qualifications; lived experience is valued, and the Trust emphasizes diversity and inclusion across staff and communities.
* All information is available in accessible formats. Contact the Recruitment team for reasonable adjustments or refer to the candidate guide attached to the job advert.
To learn more about key responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. Also review the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment for additional application guidance.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
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* Consulting
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* Business Consulting and Services
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