Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) teams provide intensive support to people in mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission. Agency crisis nurses are essential to maintaining these services 24/7.
Crisis assessment — rapid mental health assessments in A&E, community and home settings
Home treatment — intensive daily visits providing medication, monitoring and therapeutic support
Section 136 suites — assessing individuals brought in by police under the Mental Health Act
Psychiatric liaison — working alongside A&E teams to assess mental health presentations
Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration — verified automatically through Pulse.
An enhanced DBS certificate less than 12 months old. Must include check against barred lists.
Proof of your right to work in the UK — British passport, settled status or valid visa.
Crisis team shifts are well-compensated at £27–£35/hr for days and £33–£42/hr for nights. Unsocial hours premiums are standard for 24/7 crisis cover.
Pulse is free for nurses — agencies pay a 15% commission on completed shifts only. You keep 100% of your hourly rate.
Register free on Pulse, upload your documents and apply to agencies. Most nurses are set up within days.
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