Crisis Clinician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time Band 5 Crisis Clinician role within the Harrogate Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team. The post holder will provide crisis intervention as an alternative to admission, gatekeep admissions to acute wards, and support bed management. The team operates 24/7 with a 12-hour shift pattern and values a recovery-orientated approach. Applicants must be registered nurses, occupational therapists, or social workers with current relevant registration and have completed a preceptorship programme if newly qualified.
Essential criteria
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC or Social Worker, current professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in a relvant area
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Presentation Skills
- Experience working with people with mental health
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families and careers
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC or Social Worker, current professional registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Post-graduate qualification in a relvant area
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Presentation Skills
- Experience working with people with mental health
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families and careers
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Crisis Clinician
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Due to the progression of the current post holder we are pleased to advertise for a Band 5 Crisis Clinician within the Harrogate Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team.
The Harrogate Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team are seeking a full time band 5 clinician - open to registered nurses, occupational therapists and social workers with current relevant registration with the NMC, HCPC or SWE. The post holder will be part of a resilient, welcoming and professional team who work collaboratively with internal and external partners to meet the needs of those who are experiencing a crisis in their mental health needs.
This post is not open to Newly Registered Nurses, candidates must have their NMC registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
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