Approved Mental Health Professional HCC624380
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Hampshire County Council Approved Mental Health Professional HCC624380
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Joining us as an AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional), you will be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act.
You will thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. Here is what one of our team members has to say:
I have been with Hampshire AMHP service for the past 7 years. I appreciate how responsive, supportive, and flexible our AMHP leads are. Apart from amazing working relationships within the team, we have also established great working relationships with our Trust colleagues, and we support each other in achieving better outcomes for people in Hampshire who find themselves in crisis.
Main duties of the job
- Coordinating the entire assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion, including providing follow-up support.
- Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on minimising risk to the individual, others and yourself.
- Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work.
About us
- Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
- Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
- Enhancements: Our AMHPs are paid a market supplement of up to £5,000 per annum dependent on experience, as well as a 14% alternating shift allowance, and Senior Social Workers are eligible for a further £3,000 market supplement upon completion of their Excellent Practice Validation portfolio.
- Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,985 to £46,565 a year plus Market Supplement of up to £8,000 and Shift Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0017-26-0173
Job locations
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see link to Candidate Pack.
Desirable
- Please see link to Candidate Pack.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see link to Candidate Pack.
Desirable
- Please see link to Candidate Pack.
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.
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.
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
Hampshire County Council
Address
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire County Council
Address
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Care Careers
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,985 to £46,565 a year plus Market Supplement of up to £8,000 and Shift Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0017-26-0173
Job locations
Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
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