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Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 6 Mental Health Practitioners to work within the Mental Health Liaison Team based at North Manchester Hospital Site.

The Mental Health Liaison Team offer a comprehensive range of Mental Health assessment and brief interventions within one Multi-Disciplinary Team.

We are looking for staff with experience in working with all ages (Children and young people, adults and older adults). It is anticipated that all Mental Health Liaison practitioners will develop skills in working with all ages to provide a high standard of care.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is based on shift work.

Main duties of the job

The North Manchester Mental Health Liaison Service have received increased funding from Core 24 investment and are seeking to expand the service. We are aiming to recruit registered Band 6 mental health professionals with an interest and preferably experience in liaison psychiatry. The team offers comprehensive mental health assessments and brief interventions to patients on the North Manchester site, as a multi-disciplinary team.The North Manchester Mental Health Liaison Service is an All Age Service and provides liaison assessments to:-- Children and young people

- Working age adults

- Older adults - organic and functional difficulties

- Section 136 SuiteYou will be a keen and motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast paced environment with a "can do" attitude. In return you will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team who will have the experience of working in a urgent care setting and will be supervised by experienced and knowledgeable clinical leaders in liaison psychiatry.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

03 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4386748-G

Job locations

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunay's Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • oRelevant Professional qualification

Desirable

  • oProfessional Degree

Experience

Essential

  • opost registration experience
  • Evidence of post-reg CPD

Desirable

  • Liaison psychiatry experience
  • CAMHS experience
  • OA experience
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • oRelevant Professional qualification

Desirable

  • oProfessional Degree

Experience

Essential

  • opost registration experience
  • Evidence of post-reg CPD

Desirable

  • Liaison psychiatry experience
  • CAMHS experience
  • OA experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunay's Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunay's Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Assistant Team Manager

Emanuella Acquaviva

emanuella.acquaviva@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612710808

Date posted

03 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4386748-G

Job locations

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunay's Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


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