Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Approved Mental Health Professional to work full time based in Oldham.
The salary for this permanent Approved Mental Health Professional job is up to £47,181per annum.
Main duties:
1. To complete assessments where possible. When it is not possible and after discussion with the AMHP manager on-call, to liaise with the next AMHP on duty and to provide a full handover in line with best and safe practice.
2. To work as a team undertaking assessments under the Mental Health Act on a rota basis. Liaising with colleagues is imperative in ensuring work is agreed and completed in the most efficient way and least disruptive to the Service User and their carer/family.
3. Consult with doctors, specialists and other professionals to establish service users current circumstances and previous history. Collect additional relevant background information from a variety of sources, for example medical records, case notes etc.
4. Make alternative arrangements for the service users care where an application is not made under the Act (or is refused) and to inform all relevant agencies, including the nearest relative, of these arrangements.
5. Completed Approved Mental Health Professional report documentation in a timely manner and circulate to all relevant parties.
6. To prac...