AMHP – Band 7 – Part time Part Time

City, Manchester
Hunter AHP Resourcing

Exciting Opportunity for an AMHP in Manchester Apply Now!

Are you an experienced Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) with management skills, ready for your next career move? This could be the perfect fit for you!

Key Details:

• Position: Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)
• Band: 7
• Location: Manchester
• Duration: 3-month contract, with potential for extension
• Schedule: Part-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hourly Rate: £30

A Day in the Life of an AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional):

As an AMHP, you play a critical role in assessing and supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises, focusing on safeguarding and care planning to protect their well-being:

• Conduct Mental Health Assessments: You ll carry out in-depth assessments of individuals in various settings, including their homes or hospitals, to determine if they need urgent care or intervention under the Mental Health Act.

• Coordinate with Healthcare and Social Services: You will liaise with doctors, social workers, and other professionals to create a comprehensive care plan, ensuring everyone involved is informed and aligned on the person s needs.

• Evaluate Risks and Safety Concerns: A key part of your role is to assess any risks the individual may pose to themselves or others, making judgments on necessary protective measures to ensure safety for all involved.

• Make Decisions on Detention or Voluntary Admission: In situations where an individual s mental health condition poses a severe risk, you may be required to make the decision to detain them under the Mental Health Act, ensuring that their rights and needs are always at the forefront of the decision-making process.

• Support the Individual and Their Family: Providing clear, compassionate communication to both the individual and their family members is essential to help them understand the process, their options, and the next steps in treatment and care.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you will get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the absolute best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities. Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it is a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us: Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them.

We will always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service.

What s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you will never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group’s excellent 4.8 Google rating.

Oh, and we are also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For!