Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency is currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to work based in Nottingham.
The pay rate for this locum AMHP role is £42 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 2-month contract.
Shift Pattern:
- 24-hour shift rotation. 3 x 12 hour shifts per week.
- Week and weekends required.
- Out of hours needed.
- Remote working with the option to go into the office.
Main Duties:
- To complete assessments wherever possible. When it is not possible and after discussion with the AMHP manager on-call, to liaise with the next AMHP on duty and to provide a full handover in line with best and safe practice
- Consult with doctors, specialists, and other professionals to establish service users' current circumstances and previous history. Collect additional relevant background information from a variety of sources, for example medical records, case notes etc.
- Interview the service user in an appropriate manner as defined by legislation, to undertake a full risk assessment which will inform the decision-making process for an application for detention. Co-ordinate the service user's assessment process which necessitates liaison with other professional bodies - e.g., the police ambulance services, or courts - to obtain warrants for entering premises.
- Arrange the safe transport of the service user and legal documentation to the hospital and check the documents for accuracy which could be the subject of legal challenge.
- Identify and consult with the nearest relative of the service user, as defined by legislation. Advise the service user of his/her legal right of appeal, and the right of the nearest relative to request the discharge of the service user.
- Make alternative arrangements for the service user’s care where an application is not made under the Act (or is refused) and to inform all relevant agencies, including the nearest relative, of these arrangements.
- Complete the Approved Mental Health Professional report documentation in a timely manner and circulate to all relevant parties.
Requirements of the AMHP:
- Degree or equivalent in social work.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Recent post qualifying experience within frontline social work.
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
- Daily payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place after 100 hours of work has been completed
- Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
- Clinical governance support with a specialist safeguarding team
- In-house payroll system
- Free digital copy of the Social Work News Magazine
Contact:
This AMHP job is advertised by Paige Westbrook; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
