Senior Practitioner AMHP
Senior Practitioner AMHP
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07-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional) to join a dynamic mental health hub team.
The role requires a qualified and practising AMHP with a strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and a commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of service users.
The position offers a hybrid working model and involves participating in a rota-based system including evenings and weekends.
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week) although part-time availability will be considered.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Undertake statutory duties under the Mental Health Act (MHA) as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
Assess individuals in crisis coordinating emergency mental health responses including hospital admissions under the MHA.
Work on a rota basis including out-of-hours and weekends as part of a multidisciplinary hub team.
Ensure all interventions are carried out in line with current legislation national guidance and local policy.
Promote anti-discriminatory practice and challenge inequality and stigma in mental health assessments.
Complete high-quality assessments and documentation using electronic case management systems (e.g. Mosaic).
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues offering professional guidance and reflective input.
Work closely with service users carers health professionals police and legal representatives.
Advocate for service users rights and support them through complex and sensitive mental health processes.
Maintain accurate and timely records and ensure robust risk management in all decisions.
Skills/Experience:
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in statutory mental health services.
Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Capacity Act Care Act).
Proven experience of working with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Confidence in managing complex risk and decision-making in pressured environments.
Excellent communication advocacy and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated understanding of power dynamics and systemic discrimination within mental health practice.
Experience with electronic social care systems (preferably Mosaic).
Previous experience working within a local authority AMHP rota.
Familiarity with working in both inpatient and community-based mental health settings.
Supervisory or mentoring experience within social care or mental health teams.
Additional Information:
Hybrid working home and office based.
Ability to drive with access to a vehicle is a must.
Qualified and practising AMHP with current registration.
Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in statutory mental health services. Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Care Act). Proven experience of working with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Confidence in managing complex risk and decision-making in pressured environments. Excellent communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated understanding of power dynamics and systemic discrimination within mental health practice. Experience with electronic social care systems (preferably Mosaic). Previous experience working within a local authority AMHP rota. Familiarity with working in both inpatient and community-based mental health settings. Supervisory or mentoring experience within social care or mental health teams.
Education
Qualified and practising AMHP with current registration.
Employment Type
Full Time
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