CYPMHS Crisis Team Practitioner Band 5 or 6

Job summary
This is a Band 6, full time, fixed term position for 12 months, working within the Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) Crisis Team. We will consider applications for a band 5 - 6 progression for newly qualified staff.

Applicants must be a registered clinician with a Trust recognised professional body.

You will require experience of working in mental health services, ideally with young people and families, and will have an understanding of the kinds of mental health presentations experienced by young people and know how to formulate care packages around their needs.

You will be confident in undertaking risk assessments and safety plans with young people who present in an emergency, and you will be required to undertake all aspects of work within the Crisis Team e.g. emergency assessments, urgent assessments, undertaking liaison work and supporting the Crisis Call Line.

You will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and will understand the benefits of working as part of an established multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

The Crisis Team operates 7 days per week, 365 days a year between the hours of 8am and 8pm.
Main duties of the job

• The team work shifts over 7 days.
• You will participate in coordinating a shift when you are on rota to do so.
• You will undertake a variety of emergency and urgent assessments according to clinical need on any given day.
• You will participate in daily MDT planning meetings.
• You will be provided with a clinical supervision framework including individual and group supervision and you may be required to supervise non-registered staff.
• You will independently undertake clinical risk assessments and formulate management plans for young people and families in a crisis situation.
• You will work with other agencies as well as teams within CYPMHS to provide appropriate interventions and packages of care.
• You may be required to support the Crisis Call Line by taking calls and signposting appropriately.

For more Information about this Job, please contact - Toni Littlewood - View email address on meeveem.com /View phone number on meeveem.com

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

Right to Work

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Details
Date posted: 22 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VPE3F4556E
Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Kirkstall Health Centre, Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3DB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable

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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: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Kirkstall Health Centre, Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3DB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager, Toni Littlewood, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.