Crisis Intervention Nurse
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29.38 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £29.38 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Aldershot Hampshire, GU11 1AY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-26-0141 |
Summary
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing specialist mental health assessments for children and adolescents presenting in crisis, including those with complex co-morbid conditions and high-risk behaviours. Conduct thorough risk assessments (including self-harm and suicide risk), formulate crisis and contingency plans, and implement positive risk management strategies. Deliver timely follow-up appointments and ensure safe discharge planning with documented care plans recorded on the electronic patient record. Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal and external services and ensure continuity of care. Coordinate care for CYP admitted to Paediatric Wards, liaising with Paediatric Liaison Nurses and medical teams. Collaborate closely with CYPS Community Teams during office hours to respond promptly to emergency referrals. Work jointly with Intensive Intervention Teams and wider alliance partners, including local authorities and emergency services, to ensure integrated crisis care. Manage a caseload of medium- to high-risk cases from referral through to discharge or transfer. Provide clinical leadership within the crisis pathway, ensuring high standards of care and safe clinical practice. Monitor, maintain, and improve standards of care, addressing clinical issues that may negatively impact service delivery. Act as a visible and credible role model in the clinical setting, demonstrating advanced knowledge in CYP mental health. Support clinicians in managing complex, high-risk, and distressing situations, including cases involving neurodivergent needs or learning difficulties. Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff and students, including undertaking recognised assessor training and participating in formal learner assessments (nurses only) Arrange and deliver training opportunities for Emergency Department and Paediatric Ward staff to enhance competencies in managing CYP mental health needs. Develop education programmes, learning outcomes, and competency assessments in collaboration with the Paediatric Matron. Lead on allocating safe and appropriate enhanced nursing care (specials) for CYP when required. Lead the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols within the crisis pathway. Ensure outcome measures are implemented, monitored, and audited. Participate in and contribute to clinical audit and research to demonstrate service impact, including reduced length of stay and improved patient satisfaction. Ensure interventions delivered within the pathway are evidence-based and aligned with best practice. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and relevant policies. Support service development initiatives to strengthen crisis response provision across settings. Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately to CYP and their families/carers. Respond sensitively to the needs of relatives and carers during crisis situations. Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, including paediatric services, community teams, alliance partners, and emergency services.