Older Person Liaison Psychiatry Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 30 March 2025

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Job summary

37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 - 21:30 working long days and occasional weekends and Bank Holidays.

Free Park and ride service and onsite restaurant facilities.

Mental Health Services in Doncaster have benefited from funding during 2019 and 2020. This investment has enabled us to expand our Hospital Liaison Mental Health Team. Liaison Mental Health Service Model within Doncaster Royal Infirmary is part of NHS England's 'Achieving Better Access to 24/7 Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care' Guidance.

Given that older adults with mental health problems are three times more likely to attend an Emergency Department, and five times more likely to be admitted to a general hospital as an emergency, working within a Mental Health Liaison Team is an extremely essential and rewarding role.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join our Older Persons Hospital Liaison Team. To be successful in meeting the challenges involved in the role, you must be able to work autonomously and have strong clinical and risk management skills.

We are looking for a RMN with experience with Older adults or with an interest to work with Older adults. Part of the day to day role is to support the general hospital wards with Older Persons mental health, assessing, continuing care and planning of a safe discharge.

Main duties of the job

Provide a response to Mental Health Crisis in Emergency Departments and Inpatient Wards within one hour and to all urgent Ward referrals within 24 hours.

Complete a full biopsychosocial assessment and formulation and contribute to treatment and collaborative care plans.

Offer brief evidence-based interventions as inpatient or short-term outpatient follow-up.

Work within Doncaster Hospital Teams to reduce length of stay on general hospitals and improve follow-up care.

Provide advice and support to Scunthorpe General Hospital Staff regarding mental health care for their patients.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0158-A

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered RMN

Work Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience of working with older people with mental health problems. Experience of working with carers and families. Evidence of ongoing CPD and evidence based practice
  • Minimum 2 year's experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to work across team and organisational boundaries developing multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships. Hospital liaison experience. Experience of integrated working with physical health services.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates advanced and comprehensive communication skills. Clear and concise command of English (written/oral.) Ability to organise and carry out teaching practice. Basic IT skills/Computer skills. Positive presentation skills Ability to integrate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated, starter and finisher. Must be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise workload Organised. Highly motivated. Flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered RMN

Work Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience of working with older people with mental health problems. Experience of working with carers and families. Evidence of ongoing CPD and evidence based practice
  • Minimum 2 year's experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of ability to work across team and organisational boundaries developing multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships. Hospital liaison experience. Experience of integrated working with physical health services.

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates advanced and comprehensive communication skills. Clear and concise command of English (written/oral.) Ability to organise and carry out teaching practice. Basic IT skills/Computer skills. Positive presentation skills Ability to integrate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated, starter and finisher. Must be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise workload Organised. Highly motivated. Flexibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hospital Liaison Manager

Rachel Bryan

rachel.bryan@nhs.net

03000211286

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0158-A

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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