Crisis and Home Treatment Practitioner
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
The service triages and assesses all urgent and emergency referrals to identify the most appropriate service to meet individual need when persons are experiencing a mental health crisis. This involves telephone triage, support and signposting and face to face full needs assessment care planning and referring on to relevant services.
The team works closely with the Home Treatment Team, and there may be opportunity for cross cover, but the primary role is within the crisis team.
The team currently consists of Mental Health Nurses, a Team Manager and a Clinical lead. We have in-put form Consultant Psychiatrists and a Psychologist and would welcome Occupational therapy and Social work applicants, with relevant experience and appropriate registration.
The team provide a service over a 24/7 period encompassing a varied shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a clinical service that is service user focussed.
- To triage all mental health referrals to the Crisis Team to determine the priority for service response and the appropriate clinical pathway.
- To carry out full assessments of needs including comprehensive risk assessments of persons referred or self -referred to the service.
- To recommend and refer, where treatment/intervention is indicated, to the most appropriate team/ service utilising all available resources.
- To identify where appropriate treatment-based interventions for all service users ensuring that best practice is implemented.
- To act as gatekeeper to informal admissions to hospital.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Details
Date posted 14 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number 376-RCG-0766
Job locations Woodlands Unit, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or OT
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline- or willingness to complete.
- Evidence of post registration training
Desirable
- Safeguarding training
- DBT skills training
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
- Professional experience of working in acute adult mental health
- Experience of MDT working
- Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN/ SW
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies.
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience of managing risk Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
Skills
Essential
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Woodlands Unit, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
Team Manager
Sarah Scott
s.scott17@nhs.net
08008048999
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