Job summary
We are looking for a Team manager to join our Psychiatric Liaison Emergency Department Team based at Cambridge University Hospital.
We require an individual with experience in Liaison psychiatry, to join our team responding to referrals from the Emergency department, post hours will be full time (1 WTE) working a shift pattern, covering managerial and clinical duties.
Main duties of the job
Operational leadership of MHP's within LPS in emergency department.
Clinical oversight and governance alongside consultant psychiatrists.
Roster management
Supervision of MHP's within the service.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
2. To be responsible for delivering the quality agenda within LPS ED team in conjunction with the team manager for inpatients.
3. To ensure the team is working towards achieving key performance indicators, such as response times and positive patient feedback.
4. To develop and maintain positive working links with interfacing services at CUH and within CPFT.
5. Ensure the climate and culture for the support and development of student placements.
6. To contribute to other Trust wide initiatives in conjunction with other Team Managers.
7. To undertake Performance Management with all staff (this includes appraisals and supervision) and monitor compliance with mandatory training.
8. To participate in recruitment and actively enhance retention through a quality agenda.
9. Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
10. Take a lead to develop the frequent attenders program in conjunction with CUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To conduct Biopsychosocial and risk assessments for individuals presenting in the Emergency Department with mental health problems and admitted to inpatient wards at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
2. To be responsible for delivering the quality agenda within LPS ED team in conjunction with the team manager for inpatients.
3. To ensure the team is working towards achieving key performance indicators, such as response times and positive patient feedback.
4. To develop and maintain positive working links with interfacing services at CUH and within CPFT.
5. Ensure the climate and culture for the support and development of student placements.
6. To contribute to other Trust wide initiatives in conjunction with other Team Managers.
7. To undertake Performance Management with all staff (this includes appraisals and supervision) and monitor compliance with mandatory training.
8. To participate in recruitment and actively enhance retention through a quality agenda.
9. Provide a high level of clinical expertise in the assertive management and assessment and care of patients presenting with mental health problems.
10. Take a lead to develop the frequent attenders program in conjunction with CUH.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Mentor and mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs within an acute Trust
- Community and in-patient experience in mental health services
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk
Desirable
- Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience working in an Emergency Department environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
- Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
- Specialist knowledge of person centred care and its application
- Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use
- Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect
- Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
Desirable
- Independent and supplementary Prescriber
- Mentor and mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs within an acute Trust
- Community and in-patient experience in mental health services
- Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk
Desirable
- Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry
- Experience working in an Emergency Department environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Competent IT skills including word, outlook, excel and power point
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
- Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults
- Specialist knowledge of person centred care and its application
- Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use
- Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect
- Up to date knowledge of appropriate assessment scales
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to travel independently
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).
