Job summary
We would encourage any applicants or those considering application to get in touch to discuss the role and to see the service.
An Exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded and established team based at Peterborough City Hospital. We are a PLAN accredited team.
We will recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist or Social Worker to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team, predominantly covering the Emergency Department.
We are a diverse team with a broad skill set. We are driven by a passion for excellent patient care, which we support with a comprehensive and continuous departmental academic programme.
We have regular case-based discussions and have developed a culture of reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
The Liaison Psychiatry Service at Peterborough City Hospital has close links with the broader mental health services provided by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT; the Trust). There are wide-ranging opportunities for training and development both within CPFT and Liaison Psychiatry.
This role will assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry Service within Peterborough City Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
The position is primarily based within the Emergency Department but will also include responding to referrals within the general inpatient acute medicine wards.
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 Peterborough City Hospital.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment 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.
- To organise and provide training in psychiatry, including mental health awareness
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 Peterborough City Hospital.
- Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment 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.
- To organise and provide training in psychiatry, including mental health awareness
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development.
- Mentor and mentorship training or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
- Experience of effective collaborative working.
- Evidence of ability to drive for results.
- Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Clinical audits and research.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to influence others effectively.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High level of self awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
- Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- 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.
- Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use.
- Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
- Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales.
- Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
- Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.
Other requirements
Essential
- Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Ability to travel independently.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development.
- Mentor and mentorship training or willingness to complete
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
- Experience of effective collaborative working.
- Evidence of ability to drive for results.
- Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Clinical audits and research.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
- Ability to influence others effectively.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- High level of self awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
- Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- 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.
- Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use.
- Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
- Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales.
- Good Knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
- Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.
Other requirements
Essential
- Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Ability to travel independently.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liaison Psychiatry, Peterborough City Hospital
Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
