Crisis Practitioner - Adult Mental Health

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Crisis Practitioner within the South Glasgow Mental Health Crisis Team as a dynamic member of a multidisciplinary team. Appropriate up-to-date registration with your professional body is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with complex mental health needs who present in crisis and require intensive mental health care and treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission.
• Collaborate with inpatient services to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• Work under the supervision of a Band 7 Crisis Team Leader and Senior Crisis Practitioners, participating in formal line management supervision.
• Carry out ongoing assessments, including risk assessment, and liaise with and update multiple stakeholders (GPs, CMHT, MHAU, Specialist Services and 3rd sector organisations).
• Supervise the practice of junior staff and student nurses, evaluate practice, and provide line management supervision and annual appraisals.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to have a positive impact on patients’ lives, working effectively as both an individual and as part of a team.
• Operate within legal and ethical national frameworks, and adhere to local, national and organisational policies and guidance relating to professional conduct, practice and contractual obligations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post-registration Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist experience with the ability to manage significant risk within mental health.
• Hold a relevant mental health qualification.
• Full-time permanent post requiring PVG scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland check.
• Current driving licence is essential.

Working Arrangements and Additional Details

This is a full-time (37 hours) permanent post that operates over 7 days between 0900–2000 Monday to Friday, and 0900–1700 on Saturday and Sunday. Long days are available.

A current driving licence is essential to the post. Pre-employment checks will be carried out as per GG&C Policy.

Contact and Recruitment Information

Informal contact: Hilary Clark-White, Crisis Team Lead – –

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week . Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback will not be provided.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant , NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as .g. various, flexibility will be discussed during recruitment.

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