Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Band 5-6 Developmental Post

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Scarborough seeks a motivated clinician for a full-time Band 5-6 development post in the Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS). You may be an experienced Band 5 aiming for progression to Band 6, with leadership support to achieve competencies.

Newly registered professionals require preceptorship completion. The AHLS Team works across the hospital’s A&E and wards, supporting adults with a range of mental health symptoms and safety needs,

Qualifications

• Registered professional eligible for UK practice in relevant field.
• Experience in acute hospital or liaison psychiatry desirable.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with acute hospital staff to support the mental health needs of admitted patients.
• Respond to referrals for mental state assessments in A&E or on the ward.
• Provide specialist advice to facilitate mental health care and collaborative planning.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and liaise with other agencies.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Nurse registration

Clinical assessment

Education

Mental health nursing degree

Job description

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

We are excited to offer a full time Band 5-6 development post in Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS).

This post is open to both experienced Band 5 clinicians, who are already operating at Band 6 level and developing Band 5 staff. Our Senior Leadership are committed to supporting any successful Band 5 clinician through role‑specific competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills to progress in their career to a Band 6. Once all competencies are successfully demonstrated, the applicant will receive a permanent Band 6 position within the team.

This post is not open to Newly Registered Professions, candidates must have their professional registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered

The AHLS Team work into A&E and the hospital wards, supporting adults with a range of mental health symptoms and safety needs. People referred to the AHLS Team may also have complex comorbid physical health and social needs. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, motivated clinician who is excited about working within a busy acute hospital A&E department and on acute hospital wards.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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This developmental post is open to registered professionals including: mental health nurses, dual qualified nurses, OT's, social workers.

Daily core duties include:

Liaising with staff in the acute hospital, supporting them with the management of the mental health and well‑being of patients who have been admitted for physical health care, but who require support with new or existing mental health need.

Responding to referrals asking for a mental state assessment for people presenting with an acute mental health problem in A&E or on the ward. There are clear response times and targets for the Team, which you will support us to continue to achieve.

Being professionally accountable and responsible for giving specialist advice & support to facilitate the mental health care given to patients in the acute hospital.

Presenting the views of patients and carers to the clinical teams in the acute hospital to facilitate collaborative working. Also liaising with other professionals & agencies in the facilitation of a safe and effective plans of mental health care.

Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the development & facilitation of safe and effective discharge plans - reducing hospital lengths of stay and readmission.

Promoting the principles of the Recovery Model and Trauma Informed Care. Enhancing knowledge and skills in the field of mental ill health for staff employed in acute hospital through the provision of specialist advice and training.

Working for our organisation

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The AHLS Team operates over 24 hours, 7 day a week, with shift patterns. Knowledge of working in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable but not essential; however some community experience would be of benefit to any interested applicant.

For more information about this job or to arrange an informal visit to the team, please contact:

Kelly Green - Acute Hospital Liaison Team Manager

[emailprotected]

Tyra Sutton - Community Modern Matron

[emailprotected]

Right to Work in the UK

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, subject to role meeting the required conditions.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your Right to Work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

AI in Recruitment

We are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly being used to generate responses for application forms. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant and if, during shortlisting, a Recruiting Manager believes AI has been used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Employment History

When completing your application form, please ensure that you include your full employment history, in chronological order with your most recent job/employment at the top. Failure to complete your employment history in full could result in your application being rejected.

Fixed Term Posts/Secondments

If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.

Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis.

Support with applications

We have computers facilities available in our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, and Darlington) to support applicants. If you would like to access to a laptop for your application, please contact the library team to arrange a time to visit, please email: [emailprotected] . We will always endeavour to make this available however we cannot guarantee that we will be able accommodate this before the vacancy closes.

Trust Welcome Day

Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust, we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. We run a monthly face to face Trust Welcome Day and where possible, this will be your first day of employment. However, if this date is not possible, you will be required to attend a Trust Welcome Day within 4 weeks of your start date.

Applying for this post

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.

Additional Information

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.