Job summary
The GM Resilience Hub (GMRH), part of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PC), is seeking to make a part time appointment to this new post. The post holder will have a key role in developing this innovative new service across the Integrated Care System of Greater Manchester (GM), which will inform the development of services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse nationally.
The appointee will be working with specialist sexual violence services in the City region:
- Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH)
- GM Manchester Rape Crisis
- Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), St Marys, Manchester NHS FT
- Survivors Manchester
- Trafford Rape Crisis
As part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team. In addition to reporting to the NHS England specialised commissioning national team this new service will also have a reporting line to the GM Gender Based Violence Board.
This is a substantive appointment.
Main duties of the job
Liaison role with no direct clinical contact
Participation in MDT/Panel meetings
Liaising with professionals across primary and secondary care in relation to complex mental health care planning
liaising with GPs on medication prescribing
Providing CPD for partners
Will not offer assessment/diagnosis
Will not do any direct prescribing
About us
The Greater Manchester Resilience Hub is a unique, all age, mental health coordination service established after the Manchester Arena Attack on 22nd May 2017 since which a number of different programs have been commissioned.
The broad aims of this Pathfinder Partnership service are to:
- create and improve pathways and partnership working approaches to the benefit of individuals with complex trauma related mental health needs associated with sexual assault and abuse;
- improve access to professionals trained in identification of, and appropriate response to, complex trauma related mental health needs associated with sexual assault and abuse;
- for individuals with complex trauma related mental health needs the primary aim is to reduce complex trauma related symptoms and improve quality of life (improve individual wellbeing, reduce mental health symptomology, minimise harm and re-traumatisation, improve functioning (including social and occupational) and support healing and recovery);
- encourage establishment of trauma-informed systems that have impact beyond this service;
- build evidence base for the value of new approaches.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties
The post holder will deliver a trauma and psychologically informed service for survivors referred to the Pathfinder service who would benefit from a psychiatry liaison intervention. This will include people with significant complexity/risk and polypharmacy. They will be expected to work with the wider MDT to develop cohesive care plans which take into account the persons biopsychosocial formulation, goals and input from the referring specialist service as well as the wider health and social care system.
The post holder will liaise with the clinicians and managers in the 5 specialist services. This will include participating in MDT meetings. There may also be liaison with clinicians working across primary and secondary care including medical and nursing staff, social care professionals and allied health professionals. This may also include liaison with legal and criminal justice services.
This will involve identifying the learning needs of the Pathfinder MDT, specialist services partners and the wider mental health services in GM and working with colleagues to develop suitable educational and training approach for a variety of formats and settings. The post holder will deliver occasional sessions into the Local Education Programmes at GMMH and PC on an ad hoc basis. In addition, there will be opportunities to deliver sessions at national events to share learning from the Pathfinder.
- Management and Service Development
The post holder will attend relevant project planning and review meetings as needed to support the on-going clinical evaluation and development of the clinical model and related care pathways
In addition to the collection of some standard outcome measures and health care utilization data, some new victim/survivor-led, experience and outcome measures will be developed and reviewed as part of the Pathfinder. The amount and impact of educational activity will be evaluated. This will link in with audit agendas. There are good opportunities for involvement in research, linking in with our local universities (University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Salford).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties
The post holder will deliver a trauma and psychologically informed service for survivors referred to the Pathfinder service who would benefit from a psychiatry liaison intervention. This will include people with significant complexity/risk and polypharmacy. They will be expected to work with the wider MDT to develop cohesive care plans which take into account the persons biopsychosocial formulation, goals and input from the referring specialist service as well as the wider health and social care system.
The post holder will liaise with the clinicians and managers in the 5 specialist services. This will include participating in MDT meetings. There may also be liaison with clinicians working across primary and secondary care including medical and nursing staff, social care professionals and allied health professionals. This may also include liaison with legal and criminal justice services.
This will involve identifying the learning needs of the Pathfinder MDT, specialist services partners and the wider mental health services in GM and working with colleagues to develop suitable educational and training approach for a variety of formats and settings. The post holder will deliver occasional sessions into the Local Education Programmes at GMMH and PC on an ad hoc basis. In addition, there will be opportunities to deliver sessions at national events to share learning from the Pathfinder.
- Management and Service Development
The post holder will attend relevant project planning and review meetings as needed to support the on-going clinical evaluation and development of the clinical model and related care pathways
In addition to the collection of some standard outcome measures and health care utilization data, some new victim/survivor-led, experience and outcome measures will be developed and reviewed as part of the Pathfinder. The amount and impact of educational activity will be evaluated. This will link in with audit agendas. There are good opportunities for involvement in research, linking in with our local universities (University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Salford).
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- CCT in General Adult psychiatry with endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in liaision psychiatry and/ or neuropsychiatry including knowledge and evidence of experience of persistent physical symptoms with unclear pathology, and long term conditions with complex psychological problems
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for this patient group
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Evidence and experience of working within a mulitidisciplinary framework
- Evidence of being able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience of working and supporting survivors of sexual assault and or abuse
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development and understanding of D.O.H strategy regarding this area of clinical work and the challenges and process of implementation
- Recent experience and training in older age psychiatry with good working knowledge of assessment and management of people with dementia and delirium
- Recent experience of working with people with neuropsychiatric difficulties
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflects on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
- Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers from across health systems, beyond NHS
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements and Integrated Care System structures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- CCT in General Adult psychiatry with endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in liaision psychiatry and/ or neuropsychiatry including knowledge and evidence of experience of persistent physical symptoms with unclear pathology, and long term conditions with complex psychological problems
- Evidence of experience and knowledge of a range of psychological interventions for this patient group
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Evidence and experience of working within a mulitidisciplinary framework
- Evidence of being able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience of working and supporting survivors of sexual assault and or abuse
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for service development and understanding of D.O.H strategy regarding this area of clinical work and the challenges and process of implementation
- Recent experience and training in older age psychiatry with good working knowledge of assessment and management of people with dementia and delirium
- Recent experience of working with people with neuropsychiatric difficulties
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflects on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change
- Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers from across health systems, beyond NHS
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements and Integrated Care System structures
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).
