Assistant Team Manager - Approved Mental Health Professional (In Hours)

Overview

We are seeking to appoint to the role of a Assistant Team Manager (AMHP Senior Practitioner) to help manage the establishment of our centralised AMHP service based at the Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury.

We provide a 24/7 AMHP service dedicated to assessing people under the Mental Health Act in a person centred and strength based manner.

You will be part of a small management team comprised of a Team Manager and 2 Assistant Team Managers; one of whom works exclusively out of hours.

You will need to be an accredited AMHP with at least 18 months’ practice experience as an AMHP. You will support the ongoing daytime AMHP duty service triaging and coordinating new referrals ensuring referrals are followed up in a timely manner. You will also contribute to the risk management and prioritisation processes, maintaining service continuity from in hours to out of hours.

You will be expected to undertake all aspects of AMHP practice in daytime hours, supporting the manager in maintaining positive working relationships with the service’s key stakeholders (particularly in respect of the section 75 arrangement). You will contribute to the maintenance of AMHP practice reviewing assessment reports, ensuring there is legal compliance in our service.

You will also contribute to the ongoing professional development of individual AMHPs and support training and supervision activities.

Salary: In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £525 per annum. You will also be entitled to a £2,500 (per annum) AMHP allowance.

Location: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1EG

About us

The Bucks AMHP service is a highly valued service within Bucks Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust as a S75 seconded service. We are a small, friendly and supportive team.    

About the role

The core purpose of the post is to support the AMHP Manager to deliver a quality 24/7 service by providing support and supervision to the daytime AMHP group.

This post is integral to maintaining effective links with key services and teams including inpatient services, community teams, and police and ambulance services.

The main duties and responsibilities of the AMHP Assistant Team Manager role are:

• To convene and undertake MHA assessments on the ‘in hours’ AMHP rota.
• To undertake the statutory roles of an AMHP as laid out in the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) and Code of Practice.
• Provide support and professional/reflective/management supervision to the AMHP group particularly focusing on in hours AMHPs.
• Support the AMHPs with their own professional development.
• Promote and engage in cross/multi agency working, ensuring strong working relationships are in place with partner agencies.
• Deputise for the AMHP Manager in his absence.
• Support the development of individuals both within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Buckinghamshire Council with the process of AMHP training and eventual approval as an AMHP to the service.
• Provide guidance and management oversight for complex, high-risk cases, co-working with the duty AMHP when required.
• Undertaking AMHP tasks outside the normal duty day; these will include Guardianship applications, liaison with the Council’s legal department in compiling reports for the displacement or identification of Nearest Relatives and attending CTO review & planning meetings.
• Promote the AMHP competences effectively across the AMHP service including identifying, challenging and redressing discrimination and inequality in all its forms.
• Support and develop the involvement of individuals with lived experience and their carers, promoting participation and inclusivity.

Fixed:

As a ‘fixed’ worker, you’ll spend most of your working time in the same office location (Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury), which is where the AMHP service is currently located. Core daytime hours are from 0800 to 1800 and there is an expectation to begin the working day at either 0800 or 0900.

About you

You will be a confident, highly organised and experienced AMHP invested in your own personal development and of others.

You will be able to make decisions, work to tight deadlines and maintain high professional standards within the multi-disciplinary environment.

In return, you will receive excellent support, supervision and training from the AMHP Manager and work closely with the other Assistant Team Manager. You will be able to access AMHP refresher training from the Thames Valley Consortium, as well as other training options as you maintain your own personal and professional development in line with national AMHP regulations.

Please see attached job summary for more information.

Other information

For an informal discussion please contact:

• David Glover-Wright, (AMHP Team Manager) on 01865 901634 or 07565 624248.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining us, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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