Job summary
The team work a shift pattern covering every day of the year, operating from 10:30 until 23:00 daily. Based in North Yorkshire Police control room, we function as mental health liaison with the police, providing information and advice to inform police decision making, we also carry out telephone triages with people presenting to the police in mental health crises and liaise with other mental health teams.
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.
Main duties of the job
Act as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.
Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.
Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.
Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems.
About us
This is a small and friendly team, working within north yorkshire police control room. Parking is available and free.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.
Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.
Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.
Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.
Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.
Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.
Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems.
Person Specification
Registration, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations
- Proven ability to work in MDT groups and partner agencies
- Experience of working with people in acute distress/ mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working to support healthcare students
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work as part of a clinical team
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a positive role model to partner organisations for mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
Person Specification
Registration, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations
- Proven ability to work in MDT groups and partner agencies
- Experience of working with people in acute distress/ mental health crisis
Desirable
- Experience of working to support healthcare students
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work as part of a clinical team
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a positive role model to partner organisations for mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
- Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Yorkshire Police Control Room
Fulford Road Police Station
York
YO10 4BY
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
