Due to an expansion in the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a new colleague as a
Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
with the service based at
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age and you would like to be part of a growing and developing service, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in colleagues with experience working with both working-age and older adults to support our urgent pathway within the team and individuals with a background in crisis and acute care to support our emergency pathway.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Mental Health Liaison service, you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Stepping Hill Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team, you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement. Significant developments have taken place over the past 12 months with acute trust colleagues supported by NHS England, which means this is a great time to join the team. We are also currently undergoing the PLAN accreditation process with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The service runs 7 days a week to support wards and 24/7 to support the Emergency Department, so posts will be worked on a shift basis to include nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
About us
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Professional registration in health or social care with up-to-date accreditation / CPD - RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Short course(s) and experience to postgraduate diploma level.
Desirable
Educated to degree level Accredited skills-based training Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development, and supervision Non-medical prescriber AMHP
Experience
Essential
Proven experience across a range of acute mental health services Demonstrate working experience of a range of assessment tools for various mental health conditions Previous experience of working effectively with other disciplines
Desirable
Experience of working within liaison services Experience of working with older adults with functional illness and/or organic conditions in either an inpatient or community setting Experience in identifying and managing delirium Experience of supporting individuals who misuse alcohol or drugs Experience of delivering training/teaching to other professionals Experience of service development/managing change
Knowledge
Essential
Sound knowledge of evidence-based contemporary mental health practice. Sound knowledge base of holistic risk assessment and management. Good understanding of the impact of physical and mental health co-morbidities Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act legislation and DOLS
Desirable
Knowledge of the range of services available for individuals locally Awareness of a range of evidence-based interventions Awareness of the value of research/audit and quality improvement
Skills
Essential
Skills in Assessment/Care Management and planning Ability and skills to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state Ability to undertake Bio/Psychosocial assessments across a range of patient groups and age profiles Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including patients, carers, and other professionals Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and manage own workload Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills and an ability to work under pressure Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance, and promote staff development Possess a positive attitude to change and commitment to service development Be able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24-hour, 7-day period on a rotational basis Ability to formulate clear discharge plans across a range of patient groups and age profiles
Desirable
Leadership skills/abilities Ability to use IT systems across PCFT
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
311-S608-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
with the service based at
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age and you would like to be part of a growing and developing service, we would like to hear from you. We are particularly interested in colleagues with experience working with both working-age and older adults to support our urgent pathway within the team and individuals with a background in crisis and acute care to support our emergency pathway.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Mental Health Liaison service, you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Stepping Hill Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team, you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement. Significant developments have taken place over the past 12 months with acute trust colleagues supported by NHS England, which means this is a great time to join the team. We are also currently undergoing the PLAN accreditation process with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
The service runs 7 days a week to support wards and 24/7 to support the Emergency Department, so posts will be worked on a shift basis to include nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
About us
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Professional registration in health or social care with up-to-date accreditation / CPD - RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Short course(s) and experience to postgraduate diploma level.
Desirable
Educated to degree level Accredited skills-based training Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development, and supervision Non-medical prescriber AMHP
Experience
Essential
Proven experience across a range of acute mental health services Demonstrate working experience of a range of assessment tools for various mental health conditions Previous experience of working effectively with other disciplines
Desirable
Experience of working within liaison services Experience of working with older adults with functional illness and/or organic conditions in either an inpatient or community setting Experience in identifying and managing delirium Experience of supporting individuals who misuse alcohol or drugs Experience of delivering training/teaching to other professionals Experience of service development/managing change
Knowledge
Essential
Sound knowledge of evidence-based contemporary mental health practice. Sound knowledge base of holistic risk assessment and management. Good understanding of the impact of physical and mental health co-morbidities Sound working knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act legislation and DOLS
Desirable
Knowledge of the range of services available for individuals locally Awareness of a range of evidence-based interventions Awareness of the value of research/audit and quality improvement
Skills
Essential
Skills in Assessment/Care Management and planning Ability and skills to undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state Ability to undertake Bio/Psychosocial assessments across a range of patient groups and age profiles Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including patients, carers, and other professionals Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and manage own workload Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills and an ability to work under pressure Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance, and promote staff development Possess a positive attitude to change and commitment to service development Be able to work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24-hour, 7-day period on a rotational basis Ability to formulate clear discharge plans across a range of patient groups and age profiles
Desirable
Leadership skills/abilities Ability to use IT systems across PCFT
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stepping Hill
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
311-S608-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
