Clinical Practitioner Band 5

As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse in the Place of Safety, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals detained under the Mental Health Act, often at their most vulnerable. You will work within a specialist, secure environment where rapid assessment, risk management, and therapeutic engagement are key to supporting safe and effective care pathways.

What It Takes:

• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work calmly in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication skills, to build rapport quickly with distressed individuals
• A thorough understanding of mental health legislation and safeguarding
• The ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, often including police, AMHPs, and crisis services
• A resilient and empathetic mindset, committed to patient dignity and recovery

Why Work With Us at the Place of Safety:

You'll join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference during a critical point in someone's mental health journey. We invest in our staff through continuous professional development, reflective practice, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. You'll gain unique experience in crisis mental health care and be part of a service that values your voice, skill, and commitment.