Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Overview

Nottinghamshire County Council seeks to hire two Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) to join the Improving Lives Countywide AMHP Team. These roles are essential for complying with mental health legislation and delivering high-quality, strength-based mental health services.

Role Details

• Fixed term position for 12 months.
• Full-time, 37 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts weekly.
• Location: Sherwood Oaks Hospital, Mansfield, NG18 4GW.
• The AMHP service operates 24 hours, and candidates will support colleagues on a similar 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Execute statutory duties under the Mental Health Act in accordance with local authority requirements.
• Provide training, supervision, and coaching to colleagues and AMHP trainees.
• Participate in a single point triage system to assess and coordinate mental health needs.
• Support Team Managers and meet the evolving demands of the AMHP team.

Professional Development and Support

The council offers professional supervision, peer support, and access to training specifically tailored for the AMHP role, all aligned with their cultural priorities.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified and currently practicing Approved Mental Health Professional or possess an equivalent AMHP qualification.
• Commitment to a strength-based approach and delivering person-centered services.

Additional Information

• Two vacancies are available.
• Interview date: 27 August 2026.
• Application deadline: 13 August 2026 at 23:55.
• Appointment is contingent on a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Secondment opportunities are available for existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees, subject to manager approval.
• The council is a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and ensures an inclusive recruitment process providing guaranteed interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
• Job share schemes are available for all full-time temporary and permanent roles.
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults is expected from all staff.
• The council welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, disability, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.