Nottinghamshire County Council
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
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Salary
£39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
12
Hours per week
37
Work Base
Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Mansfield, NG18 4GW
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) JDPS.pdf – 211KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 6
Number of posts
2
Interview date
23 July 2026
Closing Date
12 July 2026 23:55
Job Description
The role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is critical to the operation of the Mental Health Act.
We require 2 Advanced Social Work Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professionals to work over three 12 hours shifts per week. The post will support the rest of the team who also work a 12 hour shift pattern. The AMHP service is a 24 hours service.
Here at the Improving Lives, Countywide AMHP Team we are looking to recruit skilled and enthusiastic people who are committed to delivering a high-quality Mental Health Service using a strength-based approach to practice.
The role includes meeting the local authorities’ statutory duties in line with mental health legislation, whilst also supporting and coaching colleagues across the wider system on matters relating to mental health. You will partake in a single point Triage system, provide training and supervision to others, including AMHP Trainees, support the Team Managers in their role, and fulfil the ever-challenging demands placed upon the team.
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At Nottinghamshire County Council we are committed to our Cultural Priorities. We will provide you with professional supervision and opportunities for continued professional development, alongside peer support. You will have access to training relevant to the AMHP role.
You must be a practicing AMHP or hold the relevant AMHP qualification to be shortlisted.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Rebecca McCalla or by email Rebecca.McCalla@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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