Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Enhanced weekend/public holiday pay

Relocation package up to £5,000

DBS cost covered

Résumé du poste

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a practitioner to assess patients referred from the emergency department and hospital wards, covering mental health problems, self-harm, psychiatric crises and psychosomatic issues. The role requires autonomous work in a 24/7 service and can be full-time or part-time.

Eligible applicants include registered mental health nurses (NMC), occupational therapists (HCPC) or social workers (HCPC).

Qualifications

• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification.
• Ability to act as practice supervisor or assessor, or equivalent.
• Experience of post-registration work with clients with severe and enduring mental illness.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients referred from the emergency department and hospital wards.
• Assess patients with mental health problems, self-harm or psychiatric crisis.
• Manage crisis situations and carry out risk assessments.
• Work autonomously, including in acute situations without direct supervision.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, acute hospital colleagues, other mental health services and external agencies.
• Attend team meetings, case presentations and reflective practice sessions.
• Receive regular group and individual clinical supervision.
• Attend courses for individual development in line with the appraisal process.
• Work shifts across the 24/7 service, including weekends, nights and public holidays.

Connaissances

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Formation

ENB 998 / equivalent teaching and accessing qualification

Description du poste

The Dorchester Psychiatric Liaison service, part of Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a practitioner to assess patients referred from the emergency department and hospital wards. Cases include mental health problems, self-harm, psychiatric crises and psychosomatic disorders, and the post requires working autonomously. The 24/7 service runs early, late, long day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays, with full-time and part-time hours considered. Only registered mental health nurses, occupational therapists or social workers qualify, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assess patients referred from the emergency department and hospital wards
• Assess patients presenting with mental health problems, self-harm or psychiatric crisis
• Work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorders and psychological issues linked to physical illness
• Manage crisis situations and carry out risk assessments
• Work autonomously, including in acute situations without direct supervision
• Work with the multidisciplinary team, acute hospital colleagues, other mental health services and external agencies
• Work shifts across the 24/7 service, including weekends, nights and public holidays
• Attend team meetings, case presentations and reflective practice sessions
• Receive regular group and individual clinical supervision
• Attend courses for individual development in line with the appraisal process

Qualifications

• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification
• Ability to act as practice supervisor or assessor, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a registered mental health nurse, or HCPC registration as an occupational therapist or social worker

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience working with clients with severe and enduring mental illness
• Experience assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, particularly in acute or community settings
• Clinical experience of crisis management and assessment

Skills & knowledge

• Confident risk assessment skills
• Clear understanding of the legislation, policies and guidance underpinning clinical practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate and problem solve in contentious or antagonistic situations, or communicate clear decisions and rationale where agreement cannot be reached, including where the Mental Health Act may be required
• Ability to work under pressure in acute situations without supervision

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced or Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK without Skilled Worker sponsorship
• Able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business, subject to the Equality Act

Nice to have

• Clinical supervision training
• Qualification in psychosocial interventions or CBT
• Community mental health team experience or equivalent
• Basic IT skills, such as use of patient administration systems, email and Word

What's offered

• Comprehensive induction period before starting
• Regular group and individual supervision
• Courses supporting individual development
• Enhanced pay for weekend and public holiday work
• Relocation package of up to £5,000 for those moving to Dorset
• DBS check cost covered by the Trust