Job summary
Royal Berkshire Hospital Psychiatric Liaison Team is an established CORE 24 service as outlined by NHS England. The team is also accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The role of the Advanced Mental Health Practitioner within this service is to provide an assessment service to people who are referred to the psychiatric liaison service from the Emergency Department and from the acute admission wards at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The inclusive age range is 16 years and above.
The post holder will be responsible for the formulation, execution and evaluation of a care plan, including signposting to other services. The post holder will ensure that each individual plan is developed in consultation/agreement with the service user and informed by the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will operate within a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for the delivery of care, risk management and evaluation of care, emphasising individual service user's recovery.
The post holder will be confident in taking positive risk in accordance with the Trust Policy around Risk Assessment and management.
As an experienced mental health practitioner the post holder will direct and supervise senior mental health practitioners and/or students and resources within their area of responsibility and take an active participation in clinical quality assurance and learning programmes.
Main duties of the job
About the Jobo The post holder will be a member of the Psychological Medicine Service and as such will be working across the hospital, covering shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation as set out in its operational policy.o The post holder will provide assessments to patients 16+yrs, following appropriate induction and training.o To maintain and develop relationships with professionals external to the area of service, service users and their significant others (where appropriate) within area of service/specialism.o To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of specialist care, including evaluating the work of junior staff. And to be responsible for development and delivery of intensive crisis care plan, working collaboratively with multi-agencies to ensure service users' needs are met.o To formulate and design physical interventions as part of the service users care plan, ensuring that clinical policies and procedures are followed correctly and risks inherent in any procedures are minimised
About us
Some of the benefits of joining our team:o AfC Salary ranging from £41,659 - £43,806 per annumo Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balanceo Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staffo Excellent learning and development opportunitieso Salary sacrifice scheme for a new caro Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staffo Advanced IT enablement and supporto Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.o And so much more
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. Sound understanding of the acute care pathway2. Assessment and case formulation, evidence of skills utilised to manage risk3. Sound understanding of stakeholder engagement
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
If you should require any further information or to arrange an informal visit you are welcome to make contact with Babita Khunkhun who is the Service Lead for the team on 07890607305
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. Sound understanding of the acute care pathway2. Assessment and case formulation, evidence of skills utilised to manage risk3. Sound understanding of stakeholder engagement
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated Outstanding by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
If you should require any further information or to arrange an informal visit you are welcome to make contact with Babita Khunkhun who is the Service Lead for the team on 07890607305
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification
- Mentor and mentorship training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Community and inpatient experience in mental health services.
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
- Experience of effective collaborative working.
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience working in an Emergency Departmen environment
- We welcome people with lived experience
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
- Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
Knowledge, 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
- Very good 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.
- Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools.
- Working knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
- Recovery focused practitioner able to apply recovery principles to adults and older people
- Clear understanding of psychotropic medication and the monitoring of effects and side effects
Desirable
- Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies
- Knowledge of service improvement models and its application
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to older adults
- Recognise peoples' 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 work flexibly
- Ability to foster good interagency working.
- Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised training qualification
- Mentor and mentorship training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs
- Community and inpatient experience in mental health services.
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
- Experience of effective collaborative working.
- Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience working in an Emergency Departmen environment
- We welcome people with lived experience
- Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
- Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
Knowledge, 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
- Very good 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.
- Working knowledge of appropriate assessment tools.
- Working knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
- Recovery focused practitioner able to apply recovery principles to adults and older people
- Clear understanding of psychotropic medication and the monitoring of effects and side effects
Desirable
- Knowledge of practical application and use psychological therapies
- Knowledge of service improvement models and its application
- Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Positive approach to older adults
- Recognise peoples' 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 work flexibly
- Ability to foster good interagency working.
- Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner
- 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
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).
