Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Mental Health Services for Older People Liaison Team to recruit a B6 Nurse for a 12 month fixed term period. This would be to join a dynamic, well structured multidisciplinary team who provide mental health liaison input to the North Tyneside General Hospital site & also the Royal Quays Intermediate Care Unit.
The team provides specialist input to assessment, clinical care and therapy interventions for the older person who may be experiencing comorbid physical and mental health problems. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring and compassionate individuals who are eager to work with us to maintain the excellent working relationships that have been established with our colleagues across the trust in the delivery of holistic, person centred care and also help us with ongoing innovation and development.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
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To operate as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse within the Older Adult's pathway at North Tyneside General Hospital and Royal Quays Intermediate Care Unit.
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To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary ward team providing specialist mental health nursing assessment including risk assessments, clinical care and therapy interventions and be professionally accountable and responsible.
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To provide specialist skills, knowledge and experience for those identified as having Mental Health problems who also are also experiencing acute/chronic medical problems.
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To provide efficient and effective facilitation of patient journey from admission through to discharge.
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To aim to improve outcomes for older people with comorbid physical and mental health problems who are situated in the medical setting.
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To enhance and develop the skills/knowledge base of the general hospital staff and improve the quality of care by providing direct support in the planning and delivery of structured education to service users, relatives, carers and other professional staff.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide liaison service as above to the general hospital, intermediate care setting.
- To act as a specialist resource on older persons mental health issues to the general hospital, intermediate care.
- To undertake Specialist Mental Health Nurse role within the broader Mental Health Services for Older People department.
- To operate within a multidisciplinary framework and contribute meaningfully to the development of the service, and the provision of safe and effective care.
- Practice within legal and ethical frameworks encompassed within nursing and mental health legislation to exercise professional accountability as set out in NMC Professional Code of Conduct and work within the scope of practice.
- Reportable to MHSOP Liaison Nurse Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide liaison service as above to the general hospital, intermediate care setting.
- To act as a specialist resource on older persons mental health issues to the general hospital, intermediate care.
- To undertake Specialist Mental Health Nurse role within the broader Mental Health Services for Older People department.
- To operate within a multidisciplinary framework and contribute meaningfully to the development of the service, and the provision of safe and effective care.
- Practice within legal and ethical frameworks encompassed within nursing and mental health legislation to exercise professional accountability as set out in NMC Professional Code of Conduct and work within the scope of practice.
- Reportable to MHSOP Liaison Nurse Lead.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Part 1 with Current NMC registration.
- Successful completion of a post qualification Preceptorship programme
- Experience of working in a Mentor capacity with relevant qualification or willing to work towards within an agreed timescale.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-basic qualification at Diploma / Degree leve
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in working towards.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience in Older Adult Mental Health Services with both organic and functional health needs.
- Experience of teaching / or co facilitating formal teaching with staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental ill health in a medical setting.
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Part 1 with Current NMC registration.
- Successful completion of a post qualification Preceptorship programme
- Experience of working in a Mentor capacity with relevant qualification or willing to work towards within an agreed timescale.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-basic qualification at Diploma / Degree leve
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in working towards.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post qualification experience in Older Adult Mental Health Services with both organic and functional health needs.
- Experience of teaching / or co facilitating formal teaching with staff
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental ill health in a medical setting.
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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).
