Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner who has an enthusiasm for and passion to work within the Urgent Care Pathway within Mental Health Services.
The Band 6 practitioner will have the opportunity to consolidate their skills in mental health and who are keen to develop the specialist skills needed within the Urgent Care Pathway.
The Mental Health Liaison Team is a dedicated team of professionals providing comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients within the Acute Trust hospital from 16 years and over.
37.50 hours 3 days 7 day service , 24 hour cover including nights.
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity will allow the successful Practitioner to develop within a very friendly, supportive Team, consolidating and expanding all clinical skills working with the diverse population within the Fylde Coast. The successful candidate will also be supported and encouraged to further develop on courses such as NMP, specialist MHL training, opportunities to top up to degree level, amongst a multitude of other service specific in house training opportunities.
Within the Mental Health Liaison Team we work collaboratively as a team, displaying core team and trust values ensuring all aspects of a patients care is thorough and completed to an exceptionally high standard.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - current NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional updating and development in the nursing care of patients in an acute or community setting
- Diploma in Professional Studies (Nursing) - or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration mental health nursing experience
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice and multicultural nursing environments
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the various approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatric nursing practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management, particularly in relation to suicide
- Knowledge of the clinical and demographic risk factors associated with suicide and self-harm
Skills
Essential
- Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health nursing interventions
- Skills in interacting therapeutically with distressed and/or disturbed individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - current NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional updating and development in the nursing care of patients in an acute or community setting
- Diploma in Professional Studies (Nursing) - or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration mental health nursing experience
- Involvement in innovative nursing practice and multicultural nursing environments
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the various approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatric nursing practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management, particularly in relation to suicide
- Knowledge of the clinical and demographic risk factors associated with suicide and self-harm
Skills
Essential
- Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health nursing interventions
- Skills in interacting therapeutically with distressed and/or disturbed individuals
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).
