Job summary
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
The Liaison Psychiatry service for working age adults is an established and well-respected team that provides a liaison psychiatry service to Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) at the QMC and City Hospital campuses on a 24-hour basis. The focus of our work includes urgent assessments in respect of self harm and mental health emergencies, advice and support to wards in respect of patients experiencing mental health problems and also work in areas such as Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
This post is open to both experienced Nurses who are already operating at a band 6 level or above and experienced band 5 Nurses who will be supported as part of the band 5-6 progression programme to progress into a band 6 position after demonstrating a list of competencies.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
We undertake comprehensive assessments and work to agree therapeutic plan of care and risk management strategy. We also offer short-term follow-ups using brief interventions. Part of the role will include rotations within A&E to triage and assess patients, presenting with a wide range of conditions and acting as a first point of contact. This will enable patients to be seen in more timely manner and help with the overall patient experience.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To determine management plans, and where appropriate deliver short term psychological treatments, for people who are referred following self-harm or as psychiatric emergencies based upon a comprehensive psychosocial, risk and needs assessment of that individual.
To determine whether people who present with suicidal behaviours or thinking are safe to be allowed to leave the general hospital.
To manage as appropriate to reduce risk.
Provision of psychological treatment/support to people who have physical illness or difficulties and associated mental distress or disorder in order to improve the functioning or quality of life of that person.
We have a strong focus on working together as a team and on patient and carer satisfaction and the strength of our clinical work is demonstrated by our having achieved Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) accreditation.
We proudly offer a thorough and robust induction package to this role and we ensure that all new starters are given enough training and time spent as a supernumerary staff member to ensure that they are comfortable in the role before they are expected to work autonomously. We provide an excellent system of supervision to ensure that practitioners are always supported in their decision making. As such, you do not need to have previous experience in liaison psychiatry to be able to apply for this job.
When fully established in this role, key areas of performance will include effective team working skills, effective written and spoken communication, being able to work under pressure to deliver compassionate and person centred care and be able to carry out sound risk and mental health assessments.
Essential criteria include a professional qualification and registration (nurse), appropriate mental health experience and a commitment to reflective practice and learning and development.
We welcome applicants seeking Full Time and part time hours.
Our service operates 24/7 and night shifts would form a part of the working pattern.
For further details/informal visits contact Harriett Paul, Team Leader via ail at harriet.paul@nottshc.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To determine management plans, and where appropriate deliver short term psychological treatments, for people who are referred following self-harm or as psychiatric emergencies based upon a comprehensive psychosocial, risk and needs assessment of that individual.
To determine whether people who present with suicidal behaviours or thinking are safe to be allowed to leave the general hospital.
To manage as appropriate to reduce risk.
Provision of psychological treatment/support to people who have physical illness or difficulties and associated mental distress or disorder in order to improve the functioning or quality of life of that person.
We have a strong focus on working together as a team and on patient and carer satisfaction and the strength of our clinical work is demonstrated by our having achieved Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) accreditation.
We proudly offer a thorough and robust induction package to this role and we ensure that all new starters are given enough training and time spent as a supernumerary staff member to ensure that they are comfortable in the role before they are expected to work autonomously. We provide an excellent system of supervision to ensure that practitioners are always supported in their decision making. As such, you do not need to have previous experience in liaison psychiatry to be able to apply for this job.
When fully established in this role, key areas of performance will include effective team working skills, effective written and spoken communication, being able to work under pressure to deliver compassionate and person centred care and be able to carry out sound risk and mental health assessments.
Essential criteria include a professional qualification and registration (nurse), appropriate mental health experience and a commitment to reflective practice and learning and development.
We welcome applicants seeking Full Time and part time hours.
Our service operates 24/7 and night shifts would form a part of the working pattern.
For further details/informal visits contact Harriett Paul, Team Leader via ail at harriet.paul@nottshc.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- high level interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- IT skills
- Effective teaching skills
- Team Player
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Caseload management
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Recent experience of working with people with acute mental health problems
- Good understanding and knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Working with older adults with mental health problems
- Experience of working within a variety of healthcare settings
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of further training within mental health/psychiatry
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Clinical supervision course
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Mental Health nursing qualification
- Current NMC registration
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to work across a 24 hour rota
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full of duties
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- high level interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- IT skills
- Effective teaching skills
- Team Player
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Caseload management
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Recent experience of working with people with acute mental health problems
- Good understanding and knowledge of mental health legislation including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Working with older adults with mental health problems
- Experience of working within a variety of healthcare settings
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of further training within mental health/psychiatry
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Clinical supervision course
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Mental Health nursing qualification
- Current NMC registration
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to work across a 24 hour rota
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full of duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
