Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join theMental Health Liaison Team at Manchester Foundation Trust hospital sites at Trafford and Wythenshawe hospitals.You will be expected to work on a 24/7 shift based system, covering a range of conditions including self-harm and suicide risk, dementia, delirium and other organic/functional mental health illnesses.We work closely with the Alcohol Practitioners to support and advise on dual diagnosis presentations
You will need to be a proactive and resilient practitioner, committed to working in partnership with service users, their careers and other professionals to provide a truly person-centred service. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet patient and service needs
We will offer a commitment to your own professional development including regular management and clinical supervision, annual appraisal and personal development planning
Main duties of the job
We provide bio/psycho/social risk assessments and care planning for patients presenting with any mental health concern and/or risks. We support our medical colleagues in the management of medically-unexplained symptoms and also provide care to patients with a mental illness admitted to medical wards for physical health needs, supporting patient experience and ensuring effective, evidence-based care.
You will have demonstrable experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Social Worker with experience in adult mental health and/or later life care groups. In addition, we provide anAll-Age service to the A&E Department/Urgent Care Centre and accept referrals for children and young people. We will offer the successful candidate appropriate training and supervision to work with children and young people and also with those in later life. You will be supported by our team approach in all aspects of assessment and discharge care planning.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
The Post holder will work as part of the 24-hour, all-age Mental Health Liaison Service based at Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospital
Coordinate and prioritise the daily clinical caseload
Undertake timely mental health assessments
Be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the General Hospital around care and management of patients.
Be responsible for the development of care plans and, where appropriate, will include autonomous discharge.
To coordinate and facilitate the process of discharge from the acute hospital and provide safe discharge to HBT, or CMHT or other statutory and voluntary organisations
To facilitate and coordinate the process of voluntary psychiatric admission
To coordinate, facilitate, and advise on Mental Health Act assessments within the General Hospital and in the Emergency Departments.
Full Job Description and person Specification is in the attached documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
The Post holder will work as part of the 24-hour, all-age Mental Health Liaison Service based at Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospital
Coordinate and prioritise the daily clinical caseload
Undertake timely mental health assessments
Be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the General Hospital around care and management of patients.
Be responsible for the development of care plans and, where appropriate, will include autonomous discharge.
To coordinate and facilitate the process of discharge from the acute hospital and provide safe discharge to HBT, or CMHT or other statutory and voluntary organisations
To facilitate and coordinate the process of voluntary psychiatric admission
To coordinate, facilitate, and advise on Mental Health Act assessments within the General Hospital and in the Emergency Departments.
Full Job Description and person Specification is in the attached documents
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse/ HSPC registration as an Occupational Therapist or equivalent experience/qualification
Desirable
- oTrained Clinical Supervisor oMentorship Qualification oQualifications related to physical health conditions oAn AMHP Qualification or interest in undertaking training.
Experience
Essential
- oProven experience at Band 5 oRisk assessment experience oRecent experience of crisis intervention work oExperience of interagency working with both statutory and non-statutory services oWill have worked within the acute wards and/or the community oWill have had experience working with service users who have substance misuse problems/dual diagnosis oWill have worked with clients from a variety of ethnic backgrounds oWill have had experience in undertaking service review, evaluation and audit oWill have had experience of autonomous practice oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- o Will have undertaken psychiatric assessments in A&E o Prior experience of supervisory role of junior staff o Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital. o Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting. Have experience of working with young people o Have experience in identifying and managing delirium. o Have experience supporting people who misuse alcohol or drugs. o Have experience of participating in a range of professional meetings.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse/ HSPC registration as an Occupational Therapist or equivalent experience/qualification
Desirable
- oTrained Clinical Supervisor oMentorship Qualification oQualifications related to physical health conditions oAn AMHP Qualification or interest in undertaking training.
Experience
Essential
- oProven experience at Band 5 oRisk assessment experience oRecent experience of crisis intervention work oExperience of interagency working with both statutory and non-statutory services oWill have worked within the acute wards and/or the community oWill have had experience working with service users who have substance misuse problems/dual diagnosis oWill have worked with clients from a variety of ethnic backgrounds oWill have had experience in undertaking service review, evaluation and audit oWill have had experience of autonomous practice oEvidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- o Will have undertaken psychiatric assessments in A&E o Prior experience of supervisory role of junior staff o Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital. o Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting. Have experience of working with young people o Have experience in identifying and managing delirium. o Have experience supporting people who misuse alcohol or drugs. o Have experience of participating in a range of professional meetings.
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
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).
