Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to take on a 12 month secondment or fixed term post as a job share, with our established multi-disciplinary Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) based at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH).
MHLT provides the Core24 service at JPUH for ages 16 and over. The multidisciplinary team includes Mental Health Practitioners (Nurses/SocialWorkers), Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrists and Admin staff.
Main duties of the job
MHLT work with patients with both mental health needs and complex physical health presentations. The team accepts referrals from theEmergency Department and inpatient ward areas. You will work alongside our existing leadership team to line manage the team and need to beconfident with day to day operational management, supporting JPUH colleagues and HR processes. There is a requirement to regularly reviewthe teams performance and data and report into the wider care group.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking individual who wants to be part of creating excellence; and who thrives on working in astimulating, high pressured, strongly supported environment.There is a requirement to carry out complex risk assessments on a daily basis and you must be able to demonstrate expert skills and knowledgeof assessing patients who present in risks with complex needs. You will need to demonstrate confidence in following Safeguarding referralprocesses where required and also working alongside external partners including JPUH, Police, NSFT inpatient and community teams, NCC,NNUH, QEH, Wellbeing, MIND and others to establish robust care packages for our patients.
The Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) is a Core 24 liaison team that aspires to clinical, teaching and research excellence. We are a dynamic,rapidly developing and evolving service covering service users aged 16 and over in a 500-bed busy general hospital.
The MHLT is the interface between physical and mental health working within the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) and the wider NSFT.Our multidisciplinary team is made up of a wide range of professional expertise and skills with a vigorous culture of collaborative working. Thisprovides robust support in decision making; internal education and training; and assistance in your professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established and clinically skilled team. MHLT are an energetic team who thrive on the fact thatno work day is ever the same as the next. If you think that fits your skill set then please apply!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking individual who wants to be part of creating excellence; and who thrives on working in astimulating, high pressured, strongly supported environment.There is a requirement to carry out complex risk assessments on a daily basis and you must be able to demonstrate expert skills and knowledgeof assessing patients who present in risks with complex needs. You will need to demonstrate confidence in following Safeguarding referralprocesses where required and also working alongside external partners including JPUH, Police, NSFT inpatient and community teams, NCC,NNUH, QEH, Wellbeing, MIND and others to establish robust care packages for our patients.
The Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) is a Core 24 liaison team that aspires to clinical, teaching and research excellence. We are a dynamic,rapidly developing and evolving service covering service users aged 16 and over in a 500-bed busy general hospital.
The MHLT is the interface between physical and mental health working within the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) and the wider NSFT.Our multidisciplinary team is made up of a wide range of professional expertise and skills with a vigorous culture of collaborative working. Thisprovides robust support in decision making; internal education and training; and assistance in your professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established and clinically skilled team. MHLT are an energetic team who thrive on the fact thatno work day is ever the same as the next. If you think that fits your skill set then please apply!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
Desirable
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice - Post basic teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervision experience.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Extensive experience with risk assessment and management.
- Mentoring Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of providing leadership in an acute care environment including service development
Other
Essential
- Hold a valid driving license and the ability to travel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered
Desirable
- ILM certificate in management or equivalent
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
- Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice - Post basic teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervision experience.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Extensive experience with risk assessment and management.
- Mentoring Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of providing leadership in an acute care environment including service development
Other
Essential
- Hold a valid driving license and the ability to travel.
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).
