Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health service is seeking passionate Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners to join their dynamic team in Central Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of mental health services, providing high-quality care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. With a focus on person-centred assessments and interventions, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to bridging the gap between mental and physical health. The position includes flexible working options and numerous learning opportunities, making it a perfect fit for those looking to grow their careers in mental health. Join this innovative organization and make a difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pay Enhancements for Evenings and Weekends

Opportunities for Professional Development

Supportive Multidisciplinary Team Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in mental health care and urgent care settings.
• Degree or above or willingness to work towards a degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care in hospital and A&E settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide direct interventions.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Person-Centred Assessments

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Experience in Urgent Care

Education

Degree in Nursing or Related Field

Willingness to Work Towards Degree

Job description

Main area: Mental Health

Grade Band: 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working)

Job ref: 437-5921824-G

Site: North Manchester General Hospital

Town: Manchester

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

Are you an experienced Band 5 Nurse looking for the next step in your career or a current Band 6 looking for a fresh challenge as a Mental Health Liaison opportunity in Central Manchester?

We have an opportunity for you to be part of fast-growing and developing services. In line with the Five Year Forward Plan for Mental Health and an exciting transformation program of services, we are expanding our existing hospital liaison services.

Greater Manchester Mental Health Service is recruiting Band 6 mental health practitioners at our busy Central Manchester Site.

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

You will be actively supported to develop as a mental health professional, building on your existing experience and knowledge. Due to the diverse nature of the populations we serve, you will have a wide range of exciting learning opportunities available to you. The day-to-day diversity of our services and the support in learning are key reasons why people join us! Your learning will be further supported by the fact that you will be working within an experienced multidisciplinary team among experts in a number of different fields involved in wider research and service development agendas.

Main duties of the job

As one of the main mental health providers within Greater Manchester, we recognize the priority to achieve 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.

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 knowledge base that will further enrich our teams and the service we provide. These personal attributes will enable you to provide comprehensive person-centred assessments, advice, direct interventions, and onward care planning to people of a range of ages, with different needs.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Degree or above or willing to work towards.
• Experience of urgent care.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience.

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example, BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

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: Emanuella Acquaviva

Job title: Team Manager

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 0161 271 0808

Additional information: Please feel free to contact me to discuss any queries that you may have. I am happy to meet and discuss the role in more detail.