Job summary
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, Clinical Liaison Practitioner to contribute to the development
and delivery of The Complex Needs Service (CNS). The post is 30 hours/week.
CNS supports patients diagnosed
with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) using the Structured Clinical
Management framework. This is a specialist role working as part of a
well-resourced, closely-knit team to work on the assessment process for
patients, liaison with patients and other clinicians in the community and
inpatient services also providing training and support to clinicians, friends
and family.
There is also an opportunity to
deliver DBT in a well-established team.
You will need to have excellent
interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic and be a good team player. You will receive a high level of Training and
individual/group supervision and will attend weekly group reflective practice,
facilitated by an external psychotherapist.
Main duties of the job
- Whilst team working is
paramount, you will be an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for
your diary and decision making.
- You will provide consultation,
support, advice and training to patients, colleagues, GPs and families/friends in
relation to the diagnosis, development and treatment options around BPD.
- Delivery of psychoeducation from
a trauma informed perspective via the Knowledge and Understanding Framework
training, and Friends & Family groups will be a central part of your work.
- You will work across all care
pathways within the Trust in terms of liaising around relevant patients and
their treatment needs. You will role
model a positive approach in relation to working with this patient group and address
stigma as you find it.
- In addition you will undertake
DBT training and become part of the established DBT team. This would also
enhance and maintain your skills in working with this patient group.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the
organisation.
- Evaluate referrals in consultation with local teams and the patient.
- Work with the team in the triaging of patients prior to accepting for
assessment.
- Work as a point of liaison and support across care pathways in relation
to the patient group we work with. This
can take many forms from signposting, providing skills groups, individual
consultation and supervision.
- Deliver psychoeducation and awareness training
- Work with managers and team leaders to develop services and improve
quality in consultation with the service lead.
- Participate in national and regional meetings and seminars as
appropriate
- Contribute to the assessment, treatment, and management of patients
with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and
aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with and promote the values and beliefs of the
organisation.
- Evaluate referrals in consultation with local teams and the patient.
- Work with the team in the triaging of patients prior to accepting for
assessment.
- Work as a point of liaison and support across care pathways in relation
to the patient group we work with. This
can take many forms from signposting, providing skills groups, individual
consultation and supervision.
- Deliver psychoeducation and awareness training
- Work with managers and team leaders to develop services and improve
quality in consultation with the service lead.
- Participate in national and regional meetings and seminars as
appropriate
- Contribute to the assessment, treatment, and management of patients
with psychological difficulties with a varying range of complexity and
aetiology with reference to clinical need and service capacity.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care with current professional registration RMN, BSc/Dip SW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development in the field of personality disorder
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification or experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within Mental Health services
- Assessment and treatment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Experience in working with people with complex clinical and risk presentations, including those diagnosable with personality disorders
- Experience of delivery of therapeutic interventions with adults with mental health problems and their families
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around mental health issues
- Assessment and management of risk in the context of mental health
- DBT/MBT training and experience of working within at least one of these models
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Provision of clinical supervision to other staff.
- Analysing data and outcome measures.
- Work across a range of settings and with a range of agencies.
- Delivery of teaching/training/ presentations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to design and deliver training to others (e.g. multi-agency groups).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care with current professional registration RMN, BSc/Dip SW, BSc OT
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development in the field of personality disorder
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification or experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within Mental Health services
- Assessment and treatment of people presenting with mental health problems
- Experience in working with people with complex clinical and risk presentations, including those diagnosable with personality disorders
- Experience of delivery of therapeutic interventions with adults with mental health problems and their families
- Provision of consultation to other agencies around mental health issues
- Assessment and management of risk in the context of mental health
- DBT/MBT training and experience of working within at least one of these models
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Provision of clinical supervision to other staff.
- Analysing data and outcome measures.
- Work across a range of settings and with a range of agencies.
- Delivery of teaching/training/ presentations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to design and deliver training to others (e.g. multi-agency groups).
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).
