Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Working closely with other professionals in the team, the post holder will work across traditional age barriers to provide a liaison service that is inclusive of all adults aged 18 and over, whilst being supported to develop expert skills in specific areas of liaison. This post will be supported by a clinical team and will involve developing working relationships with our colleagues in the acute hospital trust. The service operates 7 days a week over 24 hours, therefore unsocial hours, including night duty is an expectation of this post. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have ENB 998 / C&G 730 or equivalent. Additionally, you should have evidence of continual professional learning relevant to the post. Experience with patients with self-harm behaviour, patients in crisis, and skills in CBT and Brief Solution Focused Therapy would be an advantage. You will require excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure. 18 months post qualifying experience (including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework) is essential. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area e.g. older people's nursing, physical health conditions etc. Non-medical prescriber Experience
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Recent and significant experience in the assessment and care of adults and older people with mental ill health. Experience working with people with dementia Experience managing own caseload Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Supporting/mentoring students on practice placement experience. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Recent experience providing care across a range of settings e.g. acute hospitals, mental health units, care homes etc and including adults and older people. Recent experience in assessing and caring for older people with dementia. Leadership or management experience Providing clinical supervision. Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field including specialist knowledge of co-morbidity (physical and mental health) in relation to acute and chronic conditions. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Detailed understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs. Detailed understanding of the acute hospital environment and methods of working (within agreed timescale). Detailed understanding of adult/child Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Research and development methodology. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Palliative care The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills
Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Produce comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous documentation. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Use approved breakaway techniques. Personal attributes
Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions. Committed to promoting a positive image of the Liaison Service Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other requirements
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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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Working closely with other professionals in the team, the post holder will work across traditional age barriers to provide a liaison service that is inclusive of all adults aged 18 and over, whilst being supported to develop expert skills in specific areas of liaison. This post will be supported by a clinical team and will involve developing working relationships with our colleagues in the acute hospital trust. The service operates 7 days a week over 24 hours, therefore unsocial hours, including night duty is an expectation of this post. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have ENB 998 / C&G 730 or equivalent. Additionally, you should have evidence of continual professional learning relevant to the post. Experience with patients with self-harm behaviour, patients in crisis, and skills in CBT and Brief Solution Focused Therapy would be an advantage. You will require excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure. 18 months post qualifying experience (including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework) is essential. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area e.g. older people's nursing, physical health conditions etc. Non-medical prescriber Experience
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Recent and significant experience in the assessment and care of adults and older people with mental ill health. Experience working with people with dementia Experience managing own caseload Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Supporting/mentoring students on practice placement experience. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Recent experience providing care across a range of settings e.g. acute hospitals, mental health units, care homes etc and including adults and older people. Recent experience in assessing and caring for older people with dementia. Leadership or management experience Providing clinical supervision. Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field including specialist knowledge of co-morbidity (physical and mental health) in relation to acute and chronic conditions. Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Detailed understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health conditions and associated patient needs. Detailed understanding of the acute hospital environment and methods of working (within agreed timescale). Detailed understanding of adult/child Safeguarding and its application in practice. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Research and development methodology. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Palliative care The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS) Skills
Provide leadership and monitor, co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team Interpret complex clinical information from a variety of sources and make clear and prompt clinical decisions. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice. Produce comprehensive, accurate and contemporaneous documentation. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Use approved breakaway techniques. Personal attributes
Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Committed to continual quality and service improvement Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions. Committed to promoting a positive image of the Liaison Service Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision Other requirements
Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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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