Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team, and we also welcome applications from nurses in preceptorship or soon to qualify.
We are a 24/7 Crisis and Home-Based Treatment service supporting adults aged 18-64, along with their families and carers, across Hull and East Riding who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The team provides crisis assessments, home-based treatment, gatekeeping for inpatient admissions, and coordination of the Section 136 Suite/Mental Health Place of Safety at Miranda House. The work is varied, fast paced, and offers rich clinical experience.
We work closely with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Humberside Police, primary and secondary care, and voluntary sector partners, as well as collaboratively with families and carers. We are seeking proactive, confident, and adaptable individuals with experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties and complex needs. As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care and the ongoing development of the service.
We are committed to supervision, learning, and professional development. You will receive regular managerial and clinical supervision through supportive forums to ensure you have the guidance and development needed for the role.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, you will carry out timely mental health assessments, identify risks, and support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will deliver short-term, intensive home-based interventions aimed at stabilising mental state, preventing hospital admission, and promoting recovery. This includes providing therapeutic support, administering medication, monitoring mental and physical health, and responding flexibly to rapidly changing needs.
You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. You will contribute to care planning, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and participate in daily reviews and handovers. The role involves regular home visits, rapid response to urgent referrals, and participation in a 24/7 rota including evenings, nights, and weekends.
You will engage in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development, while supporting service improvement and upholding trust values in all aspects of care.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- Degree or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning in either nursing; mental health or Learning disability or related area
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
- Understanding of caseload management responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Part III or 13 of NMC live register
- Degree or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning in either nursing; mental health or Learning disability or related area
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
- Understanding of caseload management responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
