In this role, you will act as an autonomous senior practitioner within the Croydon Assessment and Liaison Team, delivering specialist assessments and care planning for adults with moderate to severe mental illness. You will work within a multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with primary care and crisis services to provide evidence-based care. You will supervise junior staff, support service delivery, and contribute to local best practice during a time of organizational transition to Neighbourhood Centres. This is a chance to shape care pathways and improve outcomes for service users in Croydon.
Pay / Benefits
Generous pay
Work-life balance, flexible working
Career development and mentoring programs
Keyworker housing on selected sites
NHS discounts
Counselling services
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments and formulate care plans for a small caseload of service users
Provide ongoing assessment, outcome monitoring, and brief interventions (up to 12 weeks)
Coordinate transfers to relevant teams and signpost to other services; discharge to primary care when appropriate
Provide supervision to junior staff and support team leader to ensure service delivery and cover in their absence
Maintain liaison with crisis services, out-of-hours services, and primary care; participate in duty rota
Attend clinical and management supervision; contribute to teaching and mentorship of students
Ensure standards of practice, confidentiality, and records in line with NMC/HCPC and data protection policies
Develop working relationships with borough services, GP practices, and carers to incorporate user views into care
Contribute to the development of best practice and stay up-to-date with legislation, policies, and safety responsibilities
Deputise for clinical lead when required and undertake duty senior responsibilities
Key requirements
Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker (essential)
Experience in a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) (essential)
Biopsychosocial and risk assessment experience (essential)
Experience with depression, anxiety, and personality disorders using NICE-guided interventions (essential)
Understanding of primary/secondary care relationships; safeguarding knowledge (essential)
Current UK professional registration (essential)
Ability to communicate complex information to clients and colleagues (essential)
Experience in leadership or team management (desirable)
Strong verbal and written communication
Clinical governance and quality improvement mindset
Cultural sensitivity and working with diverse populations
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