Job summary
We are looking to recruit dynamic Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners to join our All age Liaison Mental Health Service as part of our all age Core 24 team.
Main duties of the job
If you are a registered mental health professional with experience or who would like to develop into a role in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience of working with children and young people to support the development of this pathway within the team.
You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas.
About us
The liaison mental health service offers a comprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that all individuals of any age with a suspected or actual mental health problem within the general hospital can be assessed, treated, signposted or referred appropriately regardless of presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity of condition. The service puts an emphasis on diversion and discharge from the emergency department and the facilitation of early but effective discharge from the acute hospital site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation.
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the role.
- experience in risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national legislation (including MHA and MCA), guidelines and evidence based practice relevant to role.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and holistic assessment practices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of liaison role with Emergency Department / Medical wards and common issues and presentations.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in acute mental health services completing holistic assessments.
- Experience in working with children/young people.
Desirable
- Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team.
- Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Experience working with patients with a range of physical health issues.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience using holistic assessment approaches and complex risk management.
- Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills and able to work in a time pressured manner.
Desirable
- Leadership skills/abilities
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible working across division if necessary.
- Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation.
Desirable
- Additional training relevant to the role.
- experience in risk assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national legislation (including MHA and MCA), guidelines and evidence based practice relevant to role.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and holistic assessment practices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of liaison role with Emergency Department / Medical wards and common issues and presentations.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in acute mental health services completing holistic assessments.
- Experience in working with children/young people.
Desirable
- Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team.
- Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Experience working with patients with a range of physical health issues.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience using holistic assessment approaches and complex risk management.
- Excellent organisational, problem solving/prioritisation skills and able to work in a time pressured manner.
Desirable
- Leadership skills/abilities
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible working across division if necessary.
- Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis
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).
