Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification in Mental Health Nursing/OT/SW
• Evidence of post-basic education

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to participate in the work of the M.D.T and contribute to the work of the Hub
• To demonstrate a knowledge of a range of therapeutic assessment and interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing mental health issues (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, and Initial assessments)
• Ability to assess and support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis via care planning and safety planning
• To demonstrate their understanding of legislation
• Ability to determine priorities against conflicting demands
• Ability to reflect on practice and interpersonal relationships
• Verbal, non-verbal communication skills and telephone skills.
• Negotiating skills
• Good IT skills with evidence of Microsoft Office and SystmOne Database

Desirable

• Ability to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff
• Skills in a range of therapeutic interventions
• Skills in psycho-social treatment options

Experience

Essential

• 2 years minimum post-registration experience
• Experience of working with or within the community setting

Desirable

• Supervising the work of others

Knowledge and understanding

Essential

• Knowledge of Mental Health and Legislation
• Needs of client group and their carers
• Evidence based practice
• Clinical governance
• The principles of whole team approach
• Understanding of CMHH practices

Desirable

• Standard Setting and Audit
• Evidence based service development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 23 July 2026