Job summary
Older Persons Mental Health Liaison Nurse (RNN - BAND 6) - Gateshead
37.5 Hours per week over 7 days
Are you passionate about improving the mental health care of older people in the general hospital?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the Gateshead Older Persons Mental Health Liaison Team. The team is well established and high-functioning with a passion for delivering high quality care to older people. We are looking to appoint a clinician who is motivated and enthusiastic, committed to the delivery of the highest quality and excellence in mental health care, and whos leadership skills can inspire and influence others.
The ideal candidate would be a dynamic clinician with significant experience and expertise in caring for older people with mental health conditions. Team members work closely with colleagues in the general hospital to assess and plan mental health care in a general hospital context.
An interest in education would be desirable as the delivery of both formal and informal training is a feature of the job. The team is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post-holder would be well supported by peers and a dedicated consultant psychiatrist. A flexible working approach is necessary in this role to respond to the clinical requirements and on-going service developments. The post holder would work within a 7 day Rota system and would be expected to work both weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
To work without the need for direct supervision, as an autonomous practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing and risk assessments for patients in General Hospital care with primary medical conditions (specified service areas).
To work closely with the patient and relevant clinical team in preparing and delivering a treatment plan or interventions based on the assessment.
To give advice and support to the clinical team in promoting positive mental health for patients with a range of health related problems.
Upon request, and where appropriate, to identify suitable level of care and make recommendations based on psychiatric nursing assessment.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.comto cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To give advice and support to the clinical team in promoting positive mental health for patients with a range of health related problems.
Upon request, and where appropriate, to identify suitable level of care and make recommendations based on psychiatric nursing assessment.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To give advice and support to the clinical team in promoting positive mental health for patients with a range of health related problems.
Upon request, and where appropriate, to identify suitable level of care and make recommendations based on psychiatric nursing assessment.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills / Time Management Skills
- MHA/CPA knowledge
- MCA and DOLS knowledge
Desirable
- I.T. skills and knowledge
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 1st level registered nursing qualification (RMN)
- Evidence of significant clinical experience working with older People with both organic and functional conditions.
- Working towards a degree in health related subject.
- Diploma level Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification relevant to speciality CBT, IPC or counselling skills.
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice development skills
- Recent clinical practice, relevant
- Change management skills
- Involvement in service development
Desirable
- Previous Experience of lone working
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to motivate others
- Assertive
- Able to work autonomously
- Ability to confidentially communicate with medical staff / nursing staff
Desirable
- Examples of innovation in practice
- Awareness of advocacy
- User/carer involvement
Special requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills / Time Management Skills
- MHA/CPA knowledge
- MCA and DOLS knowledge
Desirable
- I.T. skills and knowledge
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 1st level registered nursing qualification (RMN)
- Evidence of significant clinical experience working with older People with both organic and functional conditions.
- Working towards a degree in health related subject.
- Diploma level Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification relevant to speciality CBT, IPC or counselling skills.
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice development skills
- Recent clinical practice, relevant
- Change management skills
- Involvement in service development
Desirable
- Previous Experience of lone working
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to motivate others
- Assertive
- Able to work autonomously
- Ability to confidentially communicate with medical staff / nursing staff
Desirable
- Examples of innovation in practice
- Awareness of advocacy
- User/carer involvement
Special requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
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
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).
