Nottinghamshire County Council
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) – Fixed Term
Salary
£39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Vacancy Details
- Type: Fixed Term
- Work Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week)
- Duration: 12 months
- Work Base: Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Mansfield, NG18 4GW
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid
- Competency Framework: Tier 6
- Number of Posts: 2
- Closing Date: 12 July 2026 (23:55)
- Interview Date: 23 July 2026
Role Overview
The Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) role is critical to the operation of the Mental Health Act. Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting two Advanced Social Work Practitioners/Approved Mental Health Professionals to work a three 12-hour shift pattern, supporting a 24-hour AMHP service.
We are seeking inclusion for skilled, enthusiastic individuals committed to delivering a high-quality mental health service using a strength-based approach.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Meet statutory duties under mental health legislation
- Provide single-point triage within the AMHP service
- Deliver training and supervision to colleagues, including AMHP Trainees
- Offer support and coaching to Team Managers and wider system stakeholders
- Operate a strengths-based, client-focused practice model
- Manage and fulfil demands placed upon the team in a dynamic healthcare setting
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Additional Support
- Provide professional supervision and guidance to team members
- Access to relevant training programs for continued professional development
- Opportunity to contribute to system improvement initiatives within the county
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Must be a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional or hold the relevant AMHP designation
- Ability to engage with complex mental health cases and adhere to Mental Health Act duties
- Commitment to a strengths-based, safeguarding, and inclusive practices approach
- Willingness to work in a shift-based, 24-hour service
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in training and mentoring professionals in mental health settings
- Knowledge of local governance structures and countywide mental health policies
- Availability for a competency-based placement Secondment (open to existing Nottinghamshire staff)
- Familiarity with electronic case management systems used in mental health services
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Support & Benefits
- Professional supervision for ongoing development
- Continued professional development opportunities
- Peer support network to foster collaborative practice
- Opportunity for training in the latest AMHP practices
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding
- Hybrid working arrangement to balance flexibility and service availability
Additional Notes – Eligibility & Guidelines
- Appointment subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Employees must support safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults through appropriate training and checks
- Nottinghamshire County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and encourages interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
- A job share model is available unless otherwise stated.
- To submit a secondment application, approval from your line manager is required.
For further enquiries, contact:
- Rebecca McCalla
- Email: Rebecca.McCalla@nottscc.gov.uk
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