AMHP - Out of Hours

Randstad

  • Hillingdon, Greater London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Randstad is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Locum Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Out of Hours service in Hillingdon. This is a critical role for a dedicated professional to provide a crucial response to mental health crises outside of standard working hours.Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct Mental Health Act assessments and make decisions on the need for compulsory admission to hospital.
  • Respond to urgent referrals and crisis situations under the Mental Health Act 1983.
  • Work autonomously to coordinate with relevant agencies, including the police and ambulance services.
  • Provide advice and support to service users, carers, and other professionals.
  • Ensure all actions are in line with the Mental Health Act Code of Practice and human rights legislation.
  • Manage and de-escalate high-pressure situations with professionalism and expertise.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
  • AMHP qualification and current registration with Social Work England (or equivalent professional body).
  • A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation.
  • Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team during unsociable hours.
When you work with Randstad, you gain access to a host of benefits, including:Weekly pay, running twice a week. * One committed and dedicated point of contact with strong market knowledge.
  • An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
  • Bonus for finding your own job.
  • A full range of free training available.
  • Access to 100s of high street discounts.
  • Free healthcare, financial, and wellbeing advice.
  • Access to new positions across the UK.
If you are an experienced AMHP looking for a challenging and rewarding locum role, apply now to join a vital service in Hillingdon.Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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