Mental Health Liaison Assessor

Transformation Unit; Watford; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers.

To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to

Qualifikationen

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing required.
• DIPSW or equivalent qualification required.
• Preceptorship and Mentorship / Specialist Community Nursing Practice training advantageous.
• AMHP training or Practice Teacher Award preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support the Team Leader in developing and implementing MHLT to meet needs of people in acute illness and carers.
• Provide leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate.
• Undertake rapid assessments of people in acute crisis as an alternative to inpatient admission.
• Provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital; service available 24/7.

Kenntnisse

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Brief therapy

Cognitive therapy

Anxiety management

Ausbildung

RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

DIPSW or equivalent

Preceptorship and Mentorship / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice

AMHP training / Practice Teacher Award

Jobbeschreibung

Main area mental health liaison Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (7 days a week including night shifts) Job ref 367-A&UC-101788

Employer Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site watford general hospital Town watford Salary £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/11/2026 23:59

Band 6

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate

The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team Leader

Main duties of the job

To support the Team Leader\\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communication

To provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient services

Maintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older People’s

Community, and other community – based teams according to local circumstances

Ensure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate person’s team, bringing to the Team Leader’s attention issues of concern regarding practice or workload

Ensure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive setting

To liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.

Ensure client’s files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.

Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. E verything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary:

The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate

The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team Leader

All staff should comply with the Trust’s Open Culture, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, and Equality and Diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication and Relationships

To support the Team Leader\\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communication

To provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient services

Maintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older People’s

Community, and other community – based teams according to local circumstances

Ensure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate person’s team, bringing to the Team Leader’s attention issues of concern regarding practice or workload

Ensure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive setting

To liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.

To advise others as to the role and practices of the MHLT and deliver basic Mental Health training to non mental health professionals

To maintain positive working relationships and clear communications with team members and other professionals

Ensure client’s files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.

Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.

Analytical and Judgemental

To assess clients meeting defined referral criteria for mental health liaison service and local Operational Policies

Carry out Risk Assessment and Management activities

To plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for clients in crisis with acute mental health problems in the community, and to coordinate activities with other professionals and agencies.

Person specification

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing


• DIPSW or equivalent


• Preceptorship and Mentorship. / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health) or similar training.


• Completed AMHP training Practice Teacher Award Child protection

Experience e.g. work related experience to be taken into account

• Experience in acute and community areas for younger or older adults. Evidence of continuing professional development.


• At least 2 years post registration experience with at least one year at grade 6


• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in community setting or CrhtT or MHLT.

Job related aptitude and skills

• Experience of risk assessment in an acute / community setting.


• Confidence to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.


• Specific clinical/practice skills applicable in an acute community setting e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety management.

Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name liz angus Job title operational manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01438284583 Additional information easier for email given capacity/demand on time