Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Nurse - Heartlands

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Nurse. This role involves working closely with the Acute hospital and the Psychiatric Liaison Team to assess and coordinate care for service users. You'll play a vital part in delivering evidence-based mental health care while supporting a diverse community. If you are passionate about improving mental health wellbeing and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a compassionate team committed to providing excellent care and support to those in need.

Qualifications

• Valid RMN registration is essential for this role.
• 2 years of experience in mental health settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and coordinate care within the acute hospital.
• Provide professional advice and support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote equality and diversity in mental health care practices.

Skills

Mental Health Knowledge

Assessment and Care Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

2 Years Experience in Mental Health

Job description

Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Nurse - Heartlands

Band 6

Main area: Heartlands Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Nurse - Band 6

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 436-6848892

Site: Heartlands Hospital

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

Interview date: 16/01/2025

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

The post holder will work as a Liaison Mental Health Nurse between Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and the Acute hospital, as part of the Psychiatric Liaison Team Assessment. Responsibilities include assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to service users and their carers within the acute hospital. The role involves providing professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, delivering a proactive clinical service focusing on improving healthy wellbeing while reducing the burden on acute hospital facilities.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as a practitioner within the acute hospital while liaising with other professionals.
2. Act as a generic psychiatric Liaison Specialist Practitioner Nurse.
3. Responsible for assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters.
4. Maintain effective communication pathways.
5. Promote equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
6. Identify and contribute to training needs necessary for providing quality evidence-based care.
7. Support senior colleagues in the effective assessments and delivery of the Psychiatric Liaison clinical service.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised by high levels of deprivation, which creates an increasing demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

• 2 years experience
• Valid RMN registration
• Knowledge of mental health
• Community or inpatient experience

The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.