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Senior Crisis Clinician

Job Description

Are you a registered mental health professional looking for work in a dynamic crisis service? We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Clinician (Band 6) to join the Harrogate Adult Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team on an agency basis.

📍 Location: Ripon 
💷 Pay Rate: £33.00ph LTD | Equivalent to £28.94 PAYE Inclusive
📅 Hours: Fixed Night Shifts: Saturday, Sunday & Monday

About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.

This role offers fixed night shifts (Saturday to Monday), providing consistent hours in a supportive and values-driven environment. You’ll be working with individuals experiencing acute mental health needs, offering timely and person-centred care during the most critical hours.

🧠 Role Overview
  • Lead and coordinate shifts as part of a 24/7 adult mental health crisis service.
  • Undertake triage, risk assessment, safety planning, and formulation for new referrals.
  • Work in collaboration with internal teams, NHS 111 and external agencies.
  • Support decisions around acute admissions and bed management.
  • Provide supervision and clinical leadership to junior colleagues on shift.
✅ Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from:
  • Registered Nurses (NMC)
  • Occupational Therapists (HCPC)
  • Social Workers (SWE)
You will need:
  • A minimum of 18 months post-registration experience, with a completed preceptorship/competency framework.
  • Confidence managing complex mental health presentations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and assessment skills.
  • Access to a vehicle for travel across the locality (or suitable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010).
💬 Why This Role?
  • Regular fixed shifts – ideal for those seeking work/life balance within agency work.
  • Opportunity to join a high-performing, recovery-focused, multi-disciplinary team.
  • Build clinical leadership experience within a well-established crisis pathway.
  • Access to training, supervision, and a positive team culture – even as an agency member.
🤝 Values
  • Respect – We listen, include and work in partnership.
  • Compassion – We are kind, supportive and celebrate achievement.
  • Responsibility – We are honest, always learning, and ambitious
Benefits of Working with Us:
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • FREE compliance training & enhanced DBS
  • Dedicated, specialist recruitment consultant
  • £250 sign-on bonus for starting your first contract
  • £350 referral bonus – Know a colleague who's looking? Send them our way!
  • Access to a wide range of roles across the NHS and private sector
Why Service Care Solutions? We are a trusted healthcare recruitment partner, dedicated to connecting passionate professionals with roles that matter. Join hundreds of qualified mental health professionals who’ve already found fulfilling work through us.

📞 Ready to take the next step?
Apply today and we will be in touch to guide you through the process.