Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6
Practitioner (RMN, OT, Social worker) into the Mental Health Liaison Team.
The Mental Health Liaison Team provides assessment and
intervention to service users within the general hospital setting including
A&E. We cover both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal
Infirmary.
We are an all-age, 24/7 service therefore it is
essential that candidates are able to work shifts including nights, weekends
and bank holidays.
You will be expected to complete skilled comprehensive
mental health assessments of individuals and develop and formulate appropriate
plans for discharge and further care.
The role of the Mental Health Liaison Practitioner is
dynamic and we are looking for someone who is adaptable and able to work well
under pressure within a busy environment.
There is an expectation that you will be able to work
autonomously as well as part of the wider MDT.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills
and have prior experience in risk assessment.
You will be working within a well-established team that
has an ongoing commitment to providing high quality patient care. We are also
committed to the ongoing professional development of staff and you will have
access to regular supervision and opportunities for further learning.
Informal enquires are welcome.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for completing biopsychosocial assessments of
service users who are presenting with a mental health need within the general
hospital. This may be in A&E or on an inpatient ward. You will be expected
to complete an accurate and detailed risk assessment and formulate a plan for
discharge or further intervention. This will all then be documented on the
appropriate systems.
You will provide regular clinical advice, support and guidance to the
staff within the acute hospital on the management of patients with mental
health needs.
You will regularly attend and contribute to MDT meetings.
You will regularly support students within the team and act as practice
supervisor/assessor.
You will contribute to a high standard of clinical care being delivered,
ensuring that we are compliant with our response times.
You will liaise regularly with other agencies regarding patient care and
outcomes. This includes services within the trust and also external
agencies.
You will have access to regular supervision and further learning and
development opportunities.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a psychiatric liaison service into Calderdale and
Huddersfield Foundation Trust sites which will provide assessment, support,
advice and training. To provide highly developed and skilled assessment,
screening and interventions for a wide variety of Service Users in Acute Trust
settings and to signpost and broker Service Users toward relevant and
appropriate resources to meet their needs.
To be a part of the 24 hour staff rota in order to ensure the service is
accessible at all times, referrals are received and screened promptly and face
to face assessment are undertaken within
1 hour of referral where urgent. To participate in the provision of staff
supervision and professional development.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Professional
Maintain
a continuing knowledge of current good practice and other professional matters.
Maintain personal NMC registration or
equivalent and ensure adherence to statutory codes of practice.
To undertake assessments in Acute Trust
settings both independently or within a multi-interdisciplinary framework in
respect of service users presenting with mental health problems and/or
self-harming behaviours.
Together with the Team Manager have
involvement in initiatives related to further development of the RAID team.
To be actively involved in the clinical
supervision and professional development review process.
Contribute to the provision of
information and involvement in changes to working practices in respect of such
information.
Interpreting complex facts in order to
promote a range of options for service users at the point of referral and
assessment by the team.
Provide
professional advice to team members and others as appropriate.
Ensure that policies, guidelines and
practices in the safe custody, administration and recording of drugs are
implemented to comply with all legal requirements and are of a high standard.
To be involved in clinical team meetings
and multi-disciplinary care plan reviews in order to develop and implement
individual care pathways.
Involvement
in quality circle groups where appropriate.
Act as an advisor to outside agencies
such as police, probation, housing etc. and provide specialist advice around
the RAID service and mental health issues.
Ensure that an evidence based practice
approach is utilised in order to meet service user and service needs.
Provide, along with other team members,
24 hour cover for the RAID service.
To dispense, where appropriate,
prescribed medications via agreed routes.
Maintain own personal safety and the
safety of others within the acute care settings inclusive of lone working
policies and initiatives.
To
participate in the ethos of a family friendly, flexible working environment.
Where
required to participate in the selection and recruitment process.
Involvement
in the induction and orientation of students and new staff members.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide a psychiatric liaison service into Calderdale and
Huddersfield Foundation Trust sites which will provide assessment, support,
advice and training. To provide highly developed and skilled assessment,
screening and interventions for a wide variety of Service Users in Acute Trust
settings and to signpost and broker Service Users toward relevant and
appropriate resources to meet their needs.
To be a part of the 24 hour staff rota in order to ensure the service is
accessible at all times, referrals are received and screened promptly and face
to face assessment are undertaken within
1 hour of referral where urgent. To participate in the provision of staff
supervision and professional development.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Professional
Maintain
a continuing knowledge of current good practice and other professional matters.
Maintain personal NMC registration or
equivalent and ensure adherence to statutory codes of practice.
To undertake assessments in Acute Trust
settings both independently or within a multi-interdisciplinary framework in
respect of service users presenting with mental health problems and/or
self-harming behaviours.
Together with the Team Manager have
involvement in initiatives related to further development of the RAID team.
To be actively involved in the clinical
supervision and professional development review process.
Contribute to the provision of
information and involvement in changes to working practices in respect of such
information.
Interpreting complex facts in order to
promote a range of options for service users at the point of referral and
assessment by the team.
Provide
professional advice to team members and others as appropriate.
Ensure that policies, guidelines and
practices in the safe custody, administration and recording of drugs are
implemented to comply with all legal requirements and are of a high standard.
To be involved in clinical team meetings
and multi-disciplinary care plan reviews in order to develop and implement
individual care pathways.
Involvement
in quality circle groups where appropriate.
Act as an advisor to outside agencies
such as police, probation, housing etc. and provide specialist advice around
the RAID service and mental health issues.
Ensure that an evidence based practice
approach is utilised in order to meet service user and service needs.
Provide, along with other team members,
24 hour cover for the RAID service.
To dispense, where appropriate,
prescribed medications via agreed routes.
Maintain own personal safety and the
safety of others within the acute care settings inclusive of lone working
policies and initiatives.
To
participate in the ethos of a family friendly, flexible working environment.
Where
required to participate in the selection and recruitment process.
Involvement
in the induction and orientation of students and new staff members.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5/equivalent or above. Management of resources.
- High degree of experience with service users, relatives, carers and other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Current or recent experience in either an acute inpatient or community setting. Involvement with staff supervision and professional development process.
Desirable
- Audit.
- Research awareness/training.
- Managerial awareness/training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High degree of understanding in respect of modern mental health issues and developments.
- Fully conversant with local, national and trust wide polices, procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of medications and medication management in respect of modern therapeutic management. Knowledge of the criminal justice system pertaining to mental health.
- Conversant with the MHA, child protection and other related acts. To have been involved in the supervision of others.
- Skilled in therapeutic assessment related to risk and risk management.
- Good written/oral communication skills. Formulation of complex care plans.
- Multi-disciplinary working, working within a team and ability to work independently.
- Management of junior staff.
Desirable
- Audit.
- Research awareness/training.
- Managerial awareness/training.
- Crisis services experience.
- Brief focuses solution based therapy.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fit to perform as outlined in the job description.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Good team worker.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN current registration, Dip. Social Work, OT.
Desirable
- ASW.
- PSI Post Graduated Counselling.
- Post Graduate Counselling.
Training
Essential
- Crisis Intervention Skills.
Desirable
- PSI.
- Risk Management.
- Brief Focused Therapies.
- Leadership.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5/equivalent or above. Management of resources.
- High degree of experience with service users, relatives, carers and other statutory and non-statutory organisations. Current or recent experience in either an acute inpatient or community setting. Involvement with staff supervision and professional development process.
Desirable
- Audit.
- Research awareness/training.
- Managerial awareness/training.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- High degree of understanding in respect of modern mental health issues and developments.
- Fully conversant with local, national and trust wide polices, procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of medications and medication management in respect of modern therapeutic management. Knowledge of the criminal justice system pertaining to mental health.
- Conversant with the MHA, child protection and other related acts. To have been involved in the supervision of others.
- Skilled in therapeutic assessment related to risk and risk management.
- Good written/oral communication skills. Formulation of complex care plans.
- Multi-disciplinary working, working within a team and ability to work independently.
- Management of junior staff.
Desirable
- Audit.
- Research awareness/training.
- Managerial awareness/training.
- Crisis services experience.
- Brief focuses solution based therapy.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fit to perform as outlined in the job description.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Good team worker.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN current registration, Dip. Social Work, OT.
Desirable
- ASW.
- PSI Post Graduated Counselling.
- Post Graduate Counselling.
Training
Essential
- Crisis Intervention Skills.
Desirable
- PSI.
- Risk Management.
- Brief Focused Therapies.
- Leadership.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
