Home Treatment Practitioner
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Home Treatment Practitioner
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
37.5 hours per week - 08:00 to 21:30 hours 365 days a year
To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team reporting back to colleagues, both verbally and in writing and seeking advice, guidance and support where necessary.
To provide each patient for whom they are a Lead Professional with an agreed care plan, containing review dates, in accordance with Community Mental Health Nurse and Care Programme Approach standards.
To actively seek to contribute to setting standards of care, to generate and implement quality initiatives.
To promote compliance with medication and other treatments prescribed, noting and reporting non-compliance and side effects as appropriate.
To develop and maintain healthy partnerships with all stakeholders including statutory, third sector and voluntary agencies.
To advise patients, carers and significant others of the available resources. Referring assessed need to those agencies best able to meet these in the community and facilitate use of these recourses.
To understand the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, Care Programme Approach, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards as it applies to a psychiatric liaison service.
To carry out the duties of a Lead Professional as appropriate following the principles of CPA.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team reporting back to colleagues, both verbally and in writing and seeking advice, guidance and support where necessary.
To provide each patient for whom they are a Lead Professional with an agreed care plan, containing review dates, in accordance with Community Mental Health Nurse and Care Programme Approach standards.
To actively seek to contribute to setting standards of care, to generate and implement quality initiatives.
To promote compliance with medication and other treatments prescribed, noting and reporting non-compliance and side effects as appropriate.
To develop and maintain healthy partnerships with all stakeholders including statutory, third sector and voluntary agencies.
To advise patients, carers and significant others of the available resources. Referring assessed need to those agencies best able to meet these in the community and facilitate use of these recourses.
To understand the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, Care Programme Approach, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards as it applies to a psychiatric liaison service.
To carry out the duties of a Lead Professional as appropriate following the principles of CPA.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-DCGM-0340
Job locations
Onyx Centre
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and current professional registration with the NMC or registered allied health professional.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Level 2 or equivalent
- Risk Assessment and Management Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Professional experience of working in mental health
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community.
- Previous experience within an assessment / liaison workplace.
- Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level.
- Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Skills in CBT.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and current professional registration with the NMC or registered allied health professional.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Level 2 or equivalent
- Risk Assessment and Management Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Supervision Training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Professional experience of working in mental health
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning inter-agency approaches in mental health care
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community.
- Previous experience within an assessment / liaison workplace.
- Experience of working with statutory and non statutory agencies.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level.
- Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent report-writing skills
- IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
- Understanding of the CPA process
- Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Experience of Safeguarding
Desirable
- Skills in CBT.
- Ability to work in a changing environment.
- Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Onyx Centre
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Onyx Centre
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Home Treatment manager
Sue Smith
03000211286
Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-DCGM-0340
Job locations
Onyx Centre
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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