Job summary
This is a fabulous and exiting opportunity to be part of the leadership of the Barnet General Hospital Psychiatric Liaison Team Manager.
So, if you're a skilled mental health nurse or practitioner who has effective and compassionate communication skills and are committed to delivering high quality healthcare advice, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Team.
The roles will be supported by a robust leadership structure which will encourage professional development for those seeking to expand their clinical experience.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Liaison Team manager will lead and support staff members within the BGH Liaison Team and other members of the multidisciplinary teams, facilitating and developing innovative ways of working. The post holder will provide strong professional, clinical, operational leadership and management to support the further development of integrated care within the Barnet Liaison Team. They will lead by example and be expected to spend a proportion of their time supporting high quality clinical care within the Liaison Team. The post holder will also offer support to the North Middlesex University Hospital Psychiatric Liaison Team when required.
About us
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people. We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people. Our North London Forensic Service treats and cares for people in the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions. We also provide one of the largest eating disorders services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information relating to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information relating to this role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN with significant experience at Band 6 level or equivalent.
- Evidence of postqualification study and educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Master's Level
- Evidence of management training and development
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working in liaison psychiatry
- Working under the CPA system
- Management and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Delivered training to groups of staff.
- Active participation in service planning and development.
- Experience of working with service users with substance misuse problems
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Articulate verbal and clear written communication skills
- Organisational, audit and administrative skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RMN with significant experience at Band 6 level or equivalent.
- Evidence of postqualification study and educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Master's Level
- Evidence of management training and development
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working in liaison psychiatry
- Working under the CPA system
- Management and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Delivered training to groups of staff.
- Active participation in service planning and development.
- Experience of working with service users with substance misuse problems
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Articulate verbal and clear written communication skills
- Organisational, audit and administrative skills
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).
