Senior Mental Health Practitioner MHUT

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Emergency services are receiving increasing volumes of calls for individuals presenting with acute mental health Issues in the community. A significant proportion of emergency services resource is being used to support individuals struggling with their mental health, who often present with complex issues that require further assessment and ongoing support.
The Mental Health Urgent Triage Team (MHUT) is a partnership between
Pennine Care Foundation Trust, NWAS and GMP. The post holder will be based within the clinical hub in NWAS and will have training in the use of the EOC software systems. Within the Clinical Hub at EOC the postholder will have access /support of , clinical navigators, shift coordinators, Pharmacist (if on duty) and Performance leads. The postholder will receive training to use the EOC software systems and time to shadow
another practitioner to support them in this role.Provide timely access to relevant all-age patient information for Greater Manchester residents across the Service Providers' areas which shall include CAMHS, learning
disabilities and older people.

Main duties of the job

• Provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from GMP and NWAS.
• Support service users to access the right care at the right time in the least restrictive way, reducing system pressures across emergency services, our locality EDs and S136 suites.
• Provide urgent triage of mental health related 999 calls using assessment, formulation and decision-making skills to ascertain risk, self-defined crisis and next steps.
• Complete mental health assessments following triage for those presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Strengthen working relationships between agencies on the front line, providing mutual education and sharing insight into available local resources and support for local services users.
• Triage 999 calls in relation to mental health with a view to ensuring the patient has access to the most appropriate service and use clinical decision making to establish if an emergency response is still required.
• Work in partnership with other agencies including NWAS, GMP and VCSE colleagues.
• Undertake a situation, background, assessment and recommendations (SBAR) assessment for people presenting with acute mental health needs.
• Provide NWAS and GMP crew/colleagues with on-scene support via the professional's line, including S136 consultation.
• Navigate multiple electronic record systems to support a more informed response to critical risk management.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of ourand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignmen, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for more detailed information and the main responsibilities of this role.

Person specification

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Post Registration Experience
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness
• Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safeguarding and Child Protection Legislation
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes
• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Adult acute mental health work experience

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Danielle Lord Job title Service Manager Mental Health Urgent Triage Email address Telephone number