An exciting opportunity has arisen in our all age Liaison Mental Health Service in Tameside. We are looking for a dynamic Team Lead with operational experience to work with the Service Manager and Clinical Leads in delivering the operational processes and supporting the Liaison Mental Health team. The Team is based in Springhill Building on the Tameside General Hospital Site.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting role for an individual who has proven team leadership experience and a genuine desire to influence and lead a dynamic team and help with service development within the emergency and urgent care mental health pathway. The Liaison Mental Health Service in Tameside offers an All Age Liaison Mental health support to the Emergency Department and General Hospital Wards using the CORE 24 model. About us
The Liaison Mental Health service offers a comprehensive range of mental health specialities within one multi-disciplinary team so that all patients with a suspected or actual mental health problem within the general hospital can be assessed, treated, signposted and referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity of condition. The service puts an emphasis on diversion and discharge from the emergency department and the facilitation of early and effective discharge from the acute hospital site. 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/Qualification
Registered mental health practitioner with current professional registration - RMN, SW, OT Completion of Preparation for Mentorship/Practice Teacher/Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete Educated to degree level or equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development Registered General Nurse / Qualification related to physical health AMHP / willingness to undertake training Formal teaching qualification. Experience
Substantial experience as a liaison mental health practitioner at Band 6 or above in the general hospital setting within any speciality (CYP, Adult, Older adult) Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases Experience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines, within a performance management framework Experience of providing day-to-day clinical leadership and operational management Experience of supervising junior staff Experience of joint working with outside agencies Experience of working across multiple specialisms (CYP, Adult, Older adult) Experience of working in community settings Experience of managing budgets Experience of managing/triaging referrals Knowledge
Working knowledge of current mental health legislation and guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems Knowledge of mental health and risk management processes Be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of clients presenting with physical and mental health co-morbidity issues Overview and knowledge of the range of interventions and services that meet the needs of all service users referred to the mental health service including those with dementia, delirium, functional illnesses, self-harm and substance misuse Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health Display a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement Skills & Abilities
Ability to work in a high pressure clinical environment Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders Ability to manage own emotions and those of others Evidence of well developed comprehensive mental health assessment skills Evidence of well developed risk assessment and management skills Evidence of well developed team leadership and management skills Evidence of effective change management skills Ability to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of experienced staff Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health Ability to inspire others and lead collaboratively. Experience and/or qualification in the provision of clinical supervision to junior team members Experience in chairing professional meetings Work Related Circumstances
Must be flexible and able to work on a 7 day service and up to 8pm including bank holidays. Works well under pressure and is proactive Use of a car or access to a means of mobility Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies 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.
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This is an exciting role for an individual who has proven team leadership experience and a genuine desire to influence and lead a dynamic team and help with service development within the emergency and urgent care mental health pathway. The Liaison Mental Health Service in Tameside offers an All Age Liaison Mental health support to the Emergency Department and General Hospital Wards using the CORE 24 model. About us
The Liaison Mental Health service offers a comprehensive range of mental health specialities within one multi-disciplinary team so that all patients with a suspected or actual mental health problem within the general hospital can be assessed, treated, signposted and referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity of condition. The service puts an emphasis on diversion and discharge from the emergency department and the facilitation of early and effective discharge from the acute hospital site. 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/Qualification
Registered mental health practitioner with current professional registration - RMN, SW, OT Completion of Preparation for Mentorship/Practice Teacher/Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete Educated to degree level or equivalent. Evidence of continuous professional development Registered General Nurse / Qualification related to physical health AMHP / willingness to undertake training Formal teaching qualification. Experience
Substantial experience as a liaison mental health practitioner at Band 6 or above in the general hospital setting within any speciality (CYP, Adult, Older adult) Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases Experience of working to objectives and meeting deadlines, within a performance management framework Experience of providing day-to-day clinical leadership and operational management Experience of supervising junior staff Experience of joint working with outside agencies Experience of working across multiple specialisms (CYP, Adult, Older adult) Experience of working in community settings Experience of managing budgets Experience of managing/triaging referrals Knowledge
Working knowledge of current mental health legislation and guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems Knowledge of mental health and risk management processes Be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of clients presenting with physical and mental health co-morbidity issues Overview and knowledge of the range of interventions and services that meet the needs of all service users referred to the mental health service including those with dementia, delirium, functional illnesses, self-harm and substance misuse Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health Display a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement Skills & Abilities
Ability to work in a high pressure clinical environment Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders Ability to manage own emotions and those of others Evidence of well developed comprehensive mental health assessment skills Evidence of well developed risk assessment and management skills Evidence of well developed team leadership and management skills Evidence of effective change management skills Ability to develop credibility with clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate and manage a group of experienced staff Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health Ability to inspire others and lead collaboratively. Experience and/or qualification in the provision of clinical supervision to junior team members Experience in chairing professional meetings Work Related Circumstances
Must be flexible and able to work on a 7 day service and up to 8pm including bank holidays. Works well under pressure and is proactive Use of a car or access to a means of mobility Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies 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.
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