Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join a well-established Liaison service in Salford. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, providing essential clinical interventions and support to patients in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in assessing individuals in A&E and supporting acute hospital staff in recognizing mental health issues. This position not only promises a fulfilling career path but also the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of those in need. Join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and the well-being of its staff and service users alike.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive work environment

Accreditation with PLAN

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist required.
• Experience in patient illness profiles and care settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions in a multidisciplinary mental health liaison service.
• Conduct assessments and develop management plans for patients.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Clinical Interventions

Communication Skills

Mental Health Legislation Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Time Management

IT Systems Utilization

Education

RMN, BA Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Successful completion of Preceptorship or equivalent

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Job description

** Informal visits and/or contact with the service beforehand are welcomed**

Are you a qualified RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, looking for a new challenge, or to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy varied work and the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of presenting complaints and age groups? If the answer is 'yes', then an opportunity to work in a well-established, friendly and knowledgeable Liaison service may be for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mental Health Practitioner to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team, based within Salford Royal Foundation Trust Hospital, recognised as one of the best hospitals in the NHS.

The Liaison Service has been established since 2010 and operates over a 24-hour period, in-line with CORE-24 requirements. The team incorporates over 20 whole time equivalent staff from different professional backgrounds and we are very proud to have recently received accreditation with the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) for the second time.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health liaison service providing clinical interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.
2. Be expected to assess people attending the A & E department, including Under 16s on the Paediatric (PANDA) Unit, offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.
3. Provide a service to the wards, and the Intermediate Care Setting assessing individuals with a range of complex needs, including both organic and functional illness.
4. Be expected to provide support and training to the acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental illness and appropriate onward actions to be taken.
5. Offer assessment, support and care for individuals brought to Salford's identified Place of Safety facilities in relation to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• RMN, BA Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Preceptorship or equivalent.
• Trained clinical supervisor.
• Qualifications related to physical health related problems.

Experience

• Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings.
• Possess a working experience of using a range of assessment tools for a range of mental health conditions.
• Have the ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines, agencies and carers.
• Be able to evidence of continuous professional development.
• Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital.
• Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting.
• Have experience of working with Children and Young People in either a community or inpatient setting.
• Have experience of working across both inpatient and community settings.
• Have experience / training in Psychosocial interventions.

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of the background, range of services and evidence base of Liaison Psychiatry.
• Have a sound knowledge of the social factors involved in the development of mental ill health and key features of relapse prevention.
• Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the co-morbidities on both mental and physical conditions.
• Have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation.
• Show motivation to learn and actively participate in training and learning of self and others.
• Have experience of assessing people with illness associated with later life, or will develop competence in this area.
• Have a sound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS.
• Have a knowledge of the PLAN accreditation scheme.

Skills & Abilities

• Be competent in the area of risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state.
• Be able to undertake Bio/psychosocial assessments across a varied patient illness profile.
• Be able to formulate clear discharge plans for a wide range of people.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers.
• Have evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure.
• Be motivated and flexible with a positive attitude to change and commitment to service improvement.
• Be able to utilise the current IT systems within both GMMH and SRFT such as the Electronic Patient Record(s) and Datix.

Other Requirements

• Be able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour period.

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 – click here.

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.

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