Job summary
The Psychiatric Liaison Team based at the Hergest Unit in Bangor offers an assessment service to the population of the acute hospital.
The team provides a 24/7 assessment service to the acute hospital with a team of nurse practitioners, a team manager, consultant psychiatrist, a speciality doctor and team secretary. Also working alongside the team are - Older Persons Liaison Nurses, Alcohol liaison nurses, a specialist occupational therapist and health care support workers.The opportunity has arisen to recruit a further band 6 practitioner to join the Psychiatric Liaison Team.
Main duties of the job
The Psychiatric Liaison Team provides an assessment service to the District General Hospital (D.G.H) and Emergency Department (E.D) for people who presentfollowing episodes of self harm, suicide attempts and other mental health related issues.
The post holder will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, signposting and follow-up arrangements.
The post holder will triage individuals accessing the E.D for mental health issues and illnesses; assess risk and prioritise intervention and assessment to facilitate the appropriate timely response. This has significant benefits for patients presenting to the ED by reducing waiting times, streamlining transition through the department and improving follow-up.In order the support this process the post holder will have excellent knowledge of primary and secondary mental health and substance misuse services as well as community and tertiary services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- professional qualification RMN/ professional qualification Social worker
- Knowledge of mental health issues relating to self harm
- knowledge and understanding of assessing and managing patients with suspected cognitive impairment.
- good knowledge of MHA/MCA
Desirable
- Experience at Band 5 or band 6 in adult mental health care.
- good knowledge of evidence based assessment tools
- knowledge of WARRN risk assessment
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience at band 5 or 6 RMN (or equivalent for social worker)
- good understanding of multidisciplinary and community services.
Desirable
- experience at band 6 within a community or acute setting
- previous liaison experience
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- excellent communication skills
- ability to make autonomous decisions
- good decision making skills
Desirable
- ability to initiate and implement research projects
- IT skills and knowledge
values
Essential
- enthusiastic and self motivating
- positive attitude
- ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- ability to recognise own level of competency
- ability to approach situations in a clam and professional manner
other
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- professional qualification RMN/ professional qualification Social worker
- Knowledge of mental health issues relating to self harm
- knowledge and understanding of assessing and managing patients with suspected cognitive impairment.
- good knowledge of MHA/MCA
Desirable
- Experience at Band 5 or band 6 in adult mental health care.
- good knowledge of evidence based assessment tools
- knowledge of WARRN risk assessment
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience at band 5 or 6 RMN (or equivalent for social worker)
- good understanding of multidisciplinary and community services.
Desirable
- experience at band 6 within a community or acute setting
- previous liaison experience
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- excellent communication skills
- ability to make autonomous decisions
- good decision making skills
Desirable
- ability to initiate and implement research projects
- IT skills and knowledge
values
Essential
- enthusiastic and self motivating
- positive attitude
- ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- ability to recognise own level of competency
- ability to approach situations in a clam and professional manner
other
Essential
Desirable
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).
