Job overview
Due to the progression of the current post holder we are pleased to advertise for a Band 5 Crisis Clinician within the Harrogate Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team.
The Harrogate Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team are seeking a full time band 5 clinician - open to registered nurses, occupational therapists and social workers with current relevant registration with the NMC, HCPC or SWE. The post holder will be part of a resilient, welcoming and professional team who work collaboratively with internal and external partners to meet the needs of those who are experiencing a crisis in their mental health needs.
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The team takes a recovery orientated, formulation driven approach which values shared decision making.
The team will be based at The Orchards, Ripon, and operates over 24 hours, 7 days a week with a 12 hour shift working pattern.
The team are able to support newly qualified clinicians through the preceptorship programme.
Successful applicants will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and there is ample opportunity to develop and enhance your existing clinical skills. You will receive regular supervision and there are good training opportunities.
As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with a mental health crisis who may require a period of crisis intervention as an alternative to admission. The team are also responsible for gatekeeping admissions to the acute admission wards as well as supporting bed management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description. As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with a mental health crisis who may require a period of crisis intervention as an alternative to admission. The team are also responsible for gatekeeping admissions to the acute admission ward as well as supporting bed management.
For further information / to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Joanna Kegney, Team Manager -joanna.kegney@nhs.net or Lizzie Park, Clinical Nurse Specialist, elizabethpark@nhs.net 01765 632940
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with people with mental health
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families and careers
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC or Social Worker, current professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in a relvant area
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This advert is for Crisis Clinician with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in The Orchards. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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