Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Bolton is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Bolton Mental Health Liaison Service. The role includes triaging referrals, participating in service development, and delivering high-quality mental health care in acute settings. Candidates should have a background in mental health assessment and team collaboration. The position offers 27 days annual leave, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Evidence of post-reg CPD.
• Experience in CAMHS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift coordinator triaging referrals.
• Participate in service development and training.
• Provide clinical input to cases.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 suitably experienced mental health practitioner to work within the Bolton Mental Health Liaison Service at The Royal Bolton Hospital. The service operates 24 hours per day 365 days a year.

We are looking for enthusiastic, 'can do', motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds including perinatal, later life and CYP to join us.

The Bolton Mental Health Liaison Services comprises of a dynamic and welcoming team of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners. They provide mental health assessments on persons referred to the service from the Royal Bolton Hospital.

The Bolton Mental Health Liaison Service provides a reassuring and responsive service to both the referrer and the person referred.

Main duties of the job

As one of the main mental health providers within Greater Manchester, we recognize the priority to achieve a parity between mental and physical health care and are committed to achieving this, enabled by our CORE 24 Liaison Mental Health services. Our services work at the interface between physical and mental health to bridge this gap. Our teams operate 24/7 to provide responsive mental health care in the acute hospital and A&E settings, delivered by experienced and established multidisciplinary teams.

To act as the shift coordinator triaging referrals,

To be an active participant within the multi-disciplinary team, providing clinical input to cases supporting the development of risk and management plans

To be an active participant in the ongoing development of the Bolton Mental Health Liaison service, completing relevant training, engaging in the appraisal process and being involved in service review and development.

As the successful candidate, you will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to delivering high quality mental health care in the general hospital and A&E settings. You will bring with you a range of experiences and an established knowledgebase that will further enrich our teams and the service we provide

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Evidence of post-reg CPD
• CAMHS experience

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.