Approved Mental Health Professional

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624380
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, plus Market Supplements of up to £8,000 and Shift Allowance
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8 July 2026  

The Role:

Joining us as an AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional), you’ll be an integral part of our team, leading on complex decision-making processes regarding the legal and ethical aspects of detention under the Mental Health Act.

You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. Here's what one of our team members has to say:

“I’ve been with Hampshire AMHP service for the past 7 years. I appreciate how responsive, supportive, and flexible our AMHP leads are. Apart from amazing working relationships within the team, we have also established great working relationships with our Trust colleagues, and we support each other in achieving better outcomes for people in Hampshire who find themselves in crisis.”

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating the entire assessment process under the Mental Health Act, from referral to completion, including providing follow-up support. 

• Ensuring safe hospital admissions or alternative care arrangements, with a focus on minimising risk to the individual, others and yourself. 

• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. 

• Mentoring AMHP trainees and providing advice to colleagues on the legal aspects of AMHP work. 

What we’re looking for:

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. 

• Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist, registered with the relevant professional body. 

• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice. 

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills. 

• Commitment to empathetic, person-centred practice and dedication to upholding the rights of the individuals you assess. 

• Flexibility to work shift patterns, as we provide a 24-hour service. 

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the AMHP role, the team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.    

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Watch these short videos to find out more about the important work our AMHPs and Mental Health Teams do. 

• Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.   

• Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.  

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.  

• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. 

• Enhancements: Our AMHPs are paid a market supplement of up to £5,000 per annum dependent on experience, as well as a 14% alternating shift allowance, and Senior Social Workers are eligible for a further £3,000 market supplement upon completion of their Excellent Practice Validation portfolio. 

• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. 

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early. 

Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, OT, AMHP, Mental Health Nurse, Senior Social Worker, Social Work Practitioner.  

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.   

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Approved Mental Health Professional Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected]

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Barbara Luscombe, Team Manager, on [email protected]