Senior Practitioner Children & Young People (Mental Health Liaison)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

The Salford Mental Health Liaison service offers a comprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that patients of all ages with a suspected or actual mental health problem can be assessed, treated, signposted or referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity.

The service puts an emphasis on diversion and discharge from A&E and on the facilitation of early but effective discharge from general admission wards. The service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The Senior CAMHS Practitioner post holder will:

  • Provide specialist CAMHS clinical leadership, supervision, support and consultation to the MDT in the MHLS team, in line with relevant clinical pathway, as outlined within the operational procedures and relevant service specification.
  • Lead on the development of the MDT knowledge and skills set around the assessment and response to the needs of Children and Young People. This will be achieved through the delivery of training, consultation and supervision as core aspects of this role.
  • Provide direct patient interventions for Children and Young People, focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.
  • Be expected to individually provide, and support the wider MDT in providing, safe and comprehensive assessments of Children and Young People attending the A & E department.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive assessments to plan and identify the mental health needs of the patients referred to the service and to follow up. This would primarily be for Children and Young People however this is not exclusive.

Have an in-depth understanding of a range of the physical health conditions and the impact these can have on mental health.

Have an in-depth understanding of the range of mental health conditions and presentations that Children and Young People may experience.

Undertake and record comprehensive risk assessment, devise and implement risk management plans for service users at risk of vulnerability, self-harm, self-neglect, or risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm to others.

Ensure, as far as practicable, the full involvement of service users - and where appropriate, relatives and carers - in the assessment of their needs and the formulation and review of their care plans.

Have up to date knowledge of, and practice in a range of psychosocial and psychological interventions, both individual and group and be able to apply these with Children and Young People.

Demonstrate clinical and practice expertise via interventions, supervision and model good practice.

Demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Establish quality standards relating to the service user and carer experience and establish systems to monitor and audit these standards.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,690members 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.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6072218-A

Job locations

Salford Mental Health Liaison Service

Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC

Desirable

  • Assessor/Mentorship Training Post registration training in relevant field.

Experience

Essential

  • Management and supervision of staff
  • Managing complaints/compliments
  • Effective team working within a multi- agency service
  • Have recent experience of working within a CAMHS service that provided emergency or urgent response and assessment to Children and Young People, within a general hospital setting.

Desirable

  • Experience in positive leadership of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC

Desirable

  • Assessor/Mentorship Training Post registration training in relevant field.

Experience

Essential

  • Management and supervision of staff
  • Managing complaints/compliments
  • Effective team working within a multi- agency service
  • Have recent experience of working within a CAMHS service that provided emergency or urgent response and assessment to Children and Young People, within a general hospital setting.

Desirable

  • Experience in positive leadership of a team

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

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Mental Health Liaison Service

Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Salford Mental Health Liaison Service

Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Siobhan Hare

siobhan.hare@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612068543

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6072218-A

Job locations

Salford Mental Health Liaison Service

Meadowbrook Unit

Salford

M6 8HG


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