Job summary
The Surgical Division is seeking to recruit to the challenging but rewarding role of a Mental Health Liaison Nurse. Working with different MDT colleagues, the focus of your role will be to support staff working with people with mental health problems on Trauma and Orthopaedic was Wards F18 and F19 and F20, providing specialist short term interventions with a focus on recovery and management. We encourage knowledge sharing and teamwork so all team members are involved with the full range of best practice interventions.
A further focus of your role will be to support the growing number of newly qualified nurses on the ward who may have limited knowledge around supporting patients who have a mental health condition.
You will be based in the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards and be supported by their teams.If you are -
A Registered Mental Health Nurse.
Experienced in working with people with mental health problems.
Experience in working in a hospital setting
A team player who is willing to collaborate and strive for best practice and wish to progress then this job is for you.
A full time band 6 Mental health Nurse support worker.
An informal visit to the ward is highly recommended.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
We are looking for someone with experience of managing mental health conditions and challenging behaviour including undertaking specialist risk assessments, management plans, providing advice and support to staff, patients and families. Experience of DOLS, restraint, Mental Health assessments, safeguarding referrals and management is essential.
You will need to have effective communication skills with experience of liaising with other healthcare organisations and multidisciplinary teams.
You will lead and offer expert advice to manage patient's behaviours and needs ensuring a holistic assessment and management plan.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist mental health advice and support and will undertake specialist patient mental health assessments, providing specialist short term interventions with a focus on recovery and management. Additionally the role will entail liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams, agencies, patients and families as well as providing education to staff on the mental capacity act, DOLS, safeguarding, conflict resolution and restraint.
Previous experience, and currently working at Band 5 or above, within a relevant clinical setting such as forensic, specialist mental health, ED mental health Liaison, challenging learning disability services, or Neurosciences.
Proven management skills.
Leadership skills -
Ability to work within the multi professional team Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers.
Able to use simple IT (outlook, word & Excel).
Fully conversant in Mental Health ACT, mental capacity and DOLS.
Experience of safeguarding simple & complex.
Experience of restraint and conflict resolution.
Experience of facilitating education and training to small and large groups.
Excellent oral and written communicator.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team or on own initiative.
Excellent Telephone manner.
Ability to project a professional manner and approach.
Work in partnership and build internal and external relationships.
Excellent customer care.
Confident and assertive.
Ability to analyse and compare various data, figures and information to provide options and/or solutions.
Ability to organise self and others.
Able to use own initiative.
Be able to prioritise/reprioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines determined by others.
Problem solving skills.
Able to motivate self and others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist mental health advice and support and will undertake specialist patient mental health assessments, providing specialist short term interventions with a focus on recovery and management. Additionally the role will entail liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams, agencies, patients and families as well as providing education to staff on the mental capacity act, DOLS, safeguarding, conflict resolution and restraint.
Previous experience, and currently working at Band 5 or above, within a relevant clinical setting such as forensic, specialist mental health, ED mental health Liaison, challenging learning disability services, or Neurosciences.
Proven management skills.
Leadership skills -
Ability to work within the multi professional team Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers.
Able to use simple IT (outlook, word & Excel).
Fully conversant in Mental Health ACT, mental capacity and DOLS.
Experience of safeguarding simple & complex.
Experience of restraint and conflict resolution.
Experience of facilitating education and training to small and large groups.
Excellent oral and written communicator.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team or on own initiative.
Excellent Telephone manner.
Ability to project a professional manner and approach.
Work in partnership and build internal and external relationships.
Excellent customer care.
Confident and assertive.
Ability to analyse and compare various data, figures and information to provide options and/or solutions.
Ability to organise self and others.
Able to use own initiative.
Be able to prioritise/reprioritise own workload in order to meet deadlines determined by others.
Problem solving skills.
Able to motivate self and others.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Counselling/Communication Module
- Teaching Qualification
- Cognitive behavioural skills training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience, and currently working at Band 5 or above, within a relevant clinical setting such as forensic, specialist mental health, ED mental health Liaison, challenging learning disability services, Neurosciences.
- Proven management / Leadership skills
- Ability to work within the multi professional team
- Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
- Fully conversant in Mental Health ACT, mental capacity and DOLS
- Experience of safeguarding - simple & complex
- Experience of restraint and conflict resolution
- Experience of facilitating education and training to small and large groups
Desirable
- Recently participated in audit and research in clinical practice
- Experience in teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
- Experience in safeguarding & case presentation
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Recognised qualification in restraint/conflict resolution
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communicator.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team or on own initiative.
- Work in partnership and build internal and external relationships
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Degree in health related subject
- Counselling/Communication Module
- Teaching Qualification
- Cognitive behavioural skills training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience, and currently working at Band 5 or above, within a relevant clinical setting such as forensic, specialist mental health, ED mental health Liaison, challenging learning disability services, Neurosciences.
- Proven management / Leadership skills
- Ability to work within the multi professional team
- Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
- Fully conversant in Mental Health ACT, mental capacity and DOLS
- Experience of safeguarding - simple & complex
- Experience of restraint and conflict resolution
- Experience of facilitating education and training to small and large groups
Desirable
- Recently participated in audit and research in clinical practice
- Experience in teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
- Experience in safeguarding & case presentation
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Recognised qualification in restraint/conflict resolution
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communicator.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team or on own initiative.
- Work in partnership and build internal and external relationships
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).