Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and established team based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital Liaison Psychiatry Team.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist or Social Worker to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with older adults.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry Service within Hinchingbrooke Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is part of the Liaison Service at Hinchingbrooke Hospital whichhas close links with the broader mental health services provided by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
There are wide-ranging opportunities for training and development both within CPFT and Liaison Psychiatry.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management andassessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
- Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.
- Ensure good communication with other members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service as well as general hospital staff about changes in care plans.
- To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients, particularly frequent attending or high risk patients.
- Engage in Liaison Psychiatry Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.
- To provide support and expert advice to colleagues involved in the care of patients with mental health problems and to develop systems to ensure that this support is available in a range of ways.
- Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.
- Disseminate relevant research via training and publication and advise others on the implications for practice of research findings.
- Identify and be responsive to the diverse cultural, social and spiritual needs of all patients.
- Identify and intervene proactively in situations that contribute to an unsafe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management andassessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
- Ensure that care is based on the assessment of care needs, and includes a thorough risk assessment and risk management plan.
- Ensure good communication with other members of the Liaison Psychiatry Service as well as general hospital staff about changes in care plans.
- To liaise with other agencies caring for patients, including community mental health teams and GPs to provide clear plans for all patients, particularly frequent attending or high risk patients.
- Engage in Liaison Psychiatry Service educational and training events to fulfil requirements of clinical governance.
- To provide support and expert advice to colleagues involved in the care of patients with mental health problems and to develop systems to ensure that this support is available in a range of ways.
- Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other statutory regulations are observed and implemented within a medical setting.
- Disseminate relevant research via training and publication and advise others on the implications for practice of research findings.
- Identify and be responsive to the diverse cultural, social and spiritual needs of all patients.
- Identify and intervene proactively in situations that contribute to an unsafe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration including Social Work
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification
- Mentor and mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Experience in community and in-patient experience in mental health services
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Clinical audits and research
- Lived experience of Mental Health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
- Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations
- Ability to produce and present clear reports
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
- Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to foster good interagency working
- Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to older people
- Ability to travel independently
- Ability to work flexibly
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration including Social Work
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification
- Mentor and mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Experience in community and in-patient experience in mental health services
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Clinical audits and research
- Lived experience of Mental Health
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
- Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations
- Ability to produce and present clear reports
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
- Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to foster good interagency working
- Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to older people
- Ability to travel independently
- Ability to work flexibly
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).
