Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to join an established supportive team where your opinion is valued and matters? You will join the team at an exciting time as we are currently developing our service in line with NHS England standards according to the CORE 24 Model for Mental Health Liaison Services. We are actively recruiting to other disciplines to join our team in line with CORE 24 standards and this includes psychology colleagues. In line with CORE 24 standards, we will be working towards an ageless service working with adults aged 18 plus.
This is a challenging but rewarding post that suits well motivated individuals who have an on-going desire to develop their knowledge and skills in the speciality of mental health and comorbid physical illness. Professional development and learning opportunities are available within and external to the team. A strong understanding of liaison and commitment to team working is vital.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Liaison Service provides a 24-hour service, 7 days a week to Walsall Manor Hospital. The team provides high quality mental health nursing and psychiatric care and an urgent assessment service to people attending the Emergency Department in times of mental health crisis, and an assessment and liaison service to the medical wards within the main hospital site. The liaison team experiences a high number of referrals which can be complex and challenging. This provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your practice and develop your nursing skills. In order to be considered for these posts - you will have already gained experience in mental health nursing within an acute setting (in-patient, crisis team) and have robust and sound clinical assessment and decision-making skills including the ability to prioritise your workload whilst maintaining a degree of flexibility to accommodate competing demands of the service when they arise. You will have an up-to-date knowledge of national and local policies. Furthermore, the ability to meet local Trust targets in a timely response is essential. The post requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to work in a dynamic and busy environment. As always, we expect decision-making to be made in collaboration with our service users and carers with a view to facilitating treatment in the least restrictive environment.
About us
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a timely response to all individuals who present at Emergency Department with mental health problems, acts of deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts in order to reduce waiting times for Mental Health Assessments and Risk Assessments.
To record interventions on our electronic patient record system.
To provide support and advice to ward staff dealing with patients with mental health problems in order to improve understanding.
To work alongside acute staff and raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and how to deal with patients who suffer with mental health illness, who also have comorbid medical conditions on order to enhance the current level of care offered
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a timely response to all individuals who present at Emergency Department with mental health problems, acts of deliberate self-harm and suicide attempts in order to reduce waiting times for Mental Health Assessments and Risk Assessments.
To record interventions on our electronic patient record system.
To provide support and advice to ward staff dealing with patients with mental health problems in order to improve understanding.
To work alongside acute staff and raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and how to deal with patients who suffer with mental health illness, who also have comorbid medical conditions on order to enhance the current level of care offered
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of further education and development
- extensive post registration experience
knowledge / experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals who have self harmed
- Able to demonstarte extensive experience of working autonomously with adults with complex mental health issues
- Experience of working in a variety of settings
- experience of teaching and assessing in clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
- Experience of working in a Mental Health Liaison service
- Experience of leading on clinical service developments
- Clinical supervisory experience
- Experience in quality initiatives / audits / research
skills and abilities
Essential
- effective communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
- Training in psychological theapies
personal qualities
Essential
- Embrace continual change in organisational working and culture. Awareness of change
- Ability to manage time under pressure
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with Older Adults who are experiencing Mental Illness
Person Specification
Education / Training
Essential
- First Level Nursing Qualification
- Evidence of further education and development
- extensive post registration experience
knowledge / experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals who have self harmed
- Able to demonstarte extensive experience of working autonomously with adults with complex mental health issues
- Experience of working in a variety of settings
- experience of teaching and assessing in clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
- Experience of working in a Mental Health Liaison service
- Experience of leading on clinical service developments
- Clinical supervisory experience
- Experience in quality initiatives / audits / research
skills and abilities
Essential
- effective communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
- Training in psychological theapies
personal qualities
Essential
- Embrace continual change in organisational working and culture. Awareness of change
- Ability to manage time under pressure
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with Older Adults who are experiencing Mental Illness
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).
