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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days and Night shifts)
Job ref
444-8005817A-MH
Employer
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Caludon Centre
Town
Coventry
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/07/2026 23:59
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Community Psychiatric Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services

‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’

Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.

PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.

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Candidate Information Pack

Job overview

The Band 6 Crisis Team Practitioner plays a key role in delivering rapid, high-quality mental health assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing acute psychological distress. Working within a multidisciplinary crisis or home treatment team, the post holder provides urgent, person-centred care as an alternative to hospital admission wherever possible.

The role involves conducting comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, developing and implementing crisis care plans, and delivering short-term therapeutic interventions. Practitioners work in fast-paced environments, often responding to referrals from A&E, community services, GPs, and other agencies, ensuring prompt and safe decision-making. A core element of the role is effective risk management, including assessing risk of harm to self or others and implementing appropriate safeguarding measures. As a senior member of the team, the Band 6 practitioner provides clinical leadership, supporting junior staff, students, and support workers through supervision and guidance. They contribute to service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to professional standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. Strong communication and partnership working skills are essential, particularly when engaging with service users, families, and carers during times of crisis. The role requires resilience, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise effectively in high-pressure situations.

Main duties of the job

Urgent Triage

Trusted Assessment including Risk Assessment

Safeguarding

Gate keeping

Home Treatment

NHS 111 option 2  Out of hours

MDT collaborative working

Communicating with stakeholders

Supervise junior team members

Facilitate early discharge 

Physical health assessment

 

 

Working for our organisation

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

  • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
  •  excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
  • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
  • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
  • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
  • staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Band 6 Registered Professional within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises. This role operates within a multidisciplinary, age-independent service that provides 24/7 support, aiming to assess, treat, and stabilise individuals in the least restrictive environment, primarily within their own homes. The overarching objective is to promote recovery, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitate early discharge from inpatient services wherever possible. 

At its core, the role focuses on providing urgent mental health assessments, formulating care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and supporting service users through periods of significant distress. The practitioner is responsible for conducting risk assessments, identifying immediate needs, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to individual circumstances. By working within patients’ home environments, the practitioner supports a more personalised and recovery-focused approach to care. 
The role also involves active participation in “gatekeeping” functions, ensuring that admissions to inpatient services are clinically justified and that alternatives such as home treatment are fully considered. Similarly, the practitioner contributes to facilitating early discharge by ensuring patients can be safely supported in the community. 
The Band 6 practitioner is expected to apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in assessing, planning, and delivering care. This includes evaluating complex patient information, identifying risks, and determining appropriate interventions. The practitioner collaborates closely with other professionals to ensure consistency in care and to address any discrepancies in assessments or treatment plans. 
A significant component of the role is delivering therapeutic and evidence-based interventions aligned with established care pathways. The practitioner also monitors patient progress, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts care plans as necessary. Ensuring patient safety is paramount, including identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in accordance with organisational policies. 
In addition, the practitioner promotes holistic care by addressing both mental and physical health needs, providing education and support to service users, families, and carers. This holistic approach recognises the interconnectedness of mental and physical wellbeing. 
Effective communication is a central aspect of the role. The practitioner must engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including service users, carers, multidisciplinary team members, and external partners such as voluntary and community organisations. Communication often occurs in sensitive, complex, or emotionally charged situations, requiring tact, empathy, and professionalism. 
The role also involves leading or contributing to multidisciplinary reviews, advocating for service users, and ensuring that care decisions are clearly documented and communicated. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for maintaining accurate records and ensuring continuity of care. 
As a Band 6 professional, the post holder takes on leadership responsibilities within the team. This includes supervising junior staff, providing mentorship, and contributing to staff development. The practitioner may also act as a clinical resource, sharing knowledge and supporting service improvements. 
The role requires participation in the operational duty system on a rotational basis. During these periods, the practitioner is responsible for managing workload distribution, skill mix, and resource allocation, ensuring that the team operates effectively and meets service demands. They may also deputise for the team manager when required.  
Additionally, the practitioner is responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks, and responding to changing demands within a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment.  
The practitioner must work within the limits of their professional competence and adhere to relevant codes of conduct and legal frameworks, such as the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of professional practice, participating in supervision, and engaging in continuous professional development. 
Maintaining confidentiality and complying with data protection regulations are critical aspects of the role. The practitioner must ensure accurate and timely documentation using both electronic and manual systems, adhering to information governance standards. 
The role also includes contributing to audit, research, and service development activities, supporting the continuous improvement of care delivery. 
The CRHT environment is dynamic and demanding, requiring the practitioner to work in a variety of settings, including service users’ homes and community locations. The role involves exposure to potentially challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed individuals, conflict, or unpredictable behaviour. Emotional resilience and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure are essential. 
The practitioner must also be prepared for agile working, adapting to service needs and managing frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Physical requirements include travelling between locations and occasionally handling equipment for patient care. 
The role carries a strong responsibility for safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The practitioner must remain vigilant, identify concerns, and follow appropriate safeguarding procedures.  
Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion is integral to the role, ensuring that all service users are treated with dignity and respect. The practitioner must also adhere to health and safety policies, infection control standards, and organisational guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for both staff and service users. 
To be effective in this role, the practitioner must demonstrate excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills. They must be capable of making complex decisions, managing risk, and working both independently and as part of a team. Personal attributes such as resilience, empathy, reliability, and leadership are crucial. 
Experience in acute mental health settings and the ability to manage challenging situations are essential, along with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. 
The Band 6 Registered Professional in the CRHT is a highly skilled and autonomous practitioner who plays a critical role in delivering urgent mental health care in the community. By combining clinical expertise, leadership, and compassionate care, the practitioner supports individuals through crisis, promotes recovery, and contributes to the overall effectiveness of mental health services. The role requires adaptability, strong decision-making abilities, and a commitment to high standards of care in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Professional Qualification i.e RMN, DipCOT
  • Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and Theory
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree / diploma
  • Relevant training and experience specialist short courses e.g. STORM
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written communication skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial experience in Acute Mental health care setting
  • Developed specialist knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
  • Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
  • Proven experience of people management

Other

Essential criteria
  • Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use
NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMindful employer. Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Brodrick
Job title
Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476932800
Additional information

Clare Lucas [email protected]

02476932800

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