Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred mental health care using advanced clinical judgement and specialist skills appropriate to individual needs and settings.

• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, including full risk assessments to self and others.

• Coordinate, monitor, and review care plans for a designated caseload, adapting interventions in response to clinical change.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate robust discharge and transition plans, including urgent referrals to secondary care, social services, and voluntary agencies.

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess needs, plan care, and respond effectively to deterioration or crisis.

• Provide therapeutic interventions, emotional support, and stability while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

• Act as a role model for high-quality mental health care within the general hospital or community setting.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records in line with Trust policies.

• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, referrers, GPs, and partner agencies.

• Ensure communication is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and adapted to individuals’ understanding and needs.

• Obtain informed consent for assessments and interventions in a meaningful and ethical manner.

• Identify and address communication barriers to improve engagement and outcomes.

• Share assessment findings and discharge plans appropriately with relevant professionals in line with service expectations.

• Identify, assess, and manage a wide range of clinical and environmental risks relevant to the service user group.

• Implement risk management strategies in accordance with Trust and local safeguarding policies.

• Recognise and respond promptly to crisis situations, escalating concerns and seeking support when required.

• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children by identifying abuse risks and following appropriate referral pathways.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, staff, visitors, and the public through adherence to health, safety, and security policies.

• Address health education needs that reduce risk and promote safer outcomes for service users.

• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and maintenance of service standards and clinical policies.

• Collect, analyse, and report data for audit, research, and service performance monitoring.

• Identify areas for service improvement and contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of change.

• Promote shared decision-making and meaningful involvement of service users and carers in care planning.

• Raise concerns appropriately and contribute constructively to a positive image of the team, service, and Trust.

• Ensure care delivery aligns with evidence-based practice, policy, and risk management frameworks.

• Act as a professional role model and provide guidance and support to junior staff and learners.

• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and reflective practice to enhance performance.

• Support the induction, orientation, and ongoing development of new staff.

• Contribute to mentorship and teaching of students in line with NMC standards.

• Support structures for effective appraisal, performance management, and professional development within the team.

• Maintain professional practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.

• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development, identifying learning needs and maintaining a professional portfolio.

• Attend mandatory and essential Trust training.

• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional integrity at all times.

• Support recruitment, deployment, and day-to-day management of staff in line with Trust policy.

• Assist the team leader in maintaining safe staffing levels and effective rostering.

• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Orders, financial instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and diverse working environment.

• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and performance management activities.