The closing date is 26th Jan 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an innovative, motivated and compassionate mental health professional with a special interest in the delivery of mental health education to join the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) within Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH), Portsmouth. The post holder's role will focus on coordinating and delivering training to staff who work in the service and to our colleagues in QAH. We need to ensure that training is in place for members of the Mental Health Liaison Team which meets the bespoke needs of the service, referencing NICE Guidelines, PLAN standards and feedback from patients/carers, staff, the Senior Leadership Team and from investigations and complaints. The post holder will also be expected to work within QAH to deliver training to Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust (PHU) staff on a variety of mental health issues in line with their Mental Health Training Strategy and in accordance with PLAN standards. Please see the attached Job Description for further details. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The primary function of this role is to ensure that training is in place for members of the Mental Health Liaison Team which meet the bespoke needs of the service. Referencing NICE Guidelines, PLAN standards and feedback from patients/carers, staff, the Senior Leadership Team and feedback from investigations and complaints to plan what is required. The post holder will also be expected to work within QAH to deliver training to Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust (PHU) staff on a variety of mental health issues in line with their Mental Health Training Strategy and in accordance with PLAN standards. They will work with other members of the MHLT, including Peer Support Workers, to develop and deliver training on a regular basis, or delegate the delivery to others in the team. Support will be provided by the Service Manager and Team Leader to ensure members of the MHLT are available to support with this work. If it is not possible to source internal facilitators to deliver the training identified as being required the post holder will be expected to seek support from external partners. They will be expected to take the lead in promoting and celebrating local and national events which raise awareness of mental health issues such as World Mental Health Day within the MHLT and QAH. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriate relevant professional qualification. e.g. Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, with appropriate registration Masters or Additional post-graduate qualification related to mental health care or equivalent experience Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for practice at a senior level. 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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Carol Rumsey 0239228600 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
348-PSE-6943 Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
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We are looking for an innovative, motivated and compassionate mental health professional with a special interest in the delivery of mental health education to join the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) within Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH), Portsmouth. The post holder's role will focus on coordinating and delivering training to staff who work in the service and to our colleagues in QAH. We need to ensure that training is in place for members of the Mental Health Liaison Team which meets the bespoke needs of the service, referencing NICE Guidelines, PLAN standards and feedback from patients/carers, staff, the Senior Leadership Team and from investigations and complaints. The post holder will also be expected to work within QAH to deliver training to Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust (PHU) staff on a variety of mental health issues in line with their Mental Health Training Strategy and in accordance with PLAN standards. Please see the attached Job Description for further details. Main duties, tasks & skills required
The primary function of this role is to ensure that training is in place for members of the Mental Health Liaison Team which meet the bespoke needs of the service. Referencing NICE Guidelines, PLAN standards and feedback from patients/carers, staff, the Senior Leadership Team and feedback from investigations and complaints to plan what is required. The post holder will also be expected to work within QAH to deliver training to Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust (PHU) staff on a variety of mental health issues in line with their Mental Health Training Strategy and in accordance with PLAN standards. They will work with other members of the MHLT, including Peer Support Workers, to develop and deliver training on a regular basis, or delegate the delivery to others in the team. Support will be provided by the Service Manager and Team Leader to ensure members of the MHLT are available to support with this work. If it is not possible to source internal facilitators to deliver the training identified as being required the post holder will be expected to seek support from external partners. They will be expected to take the lead in promoting and celebrating local and national events which raise awareness of mental health issues such as World Mental Health Day within the MHLT and QAH. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Appropriate relevant professional qualification. e.g. Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, with appropriate registration Masters or Additional post-graduate qualification related to mental health care or equivalent experience Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for practice at a senior level. 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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. For help with your application, contact:
Carol Rumsey 0239228600 Pay scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 7 Salary
£46148.00 to £52809.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-Time Reference number
348-PSE-6943 Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
#J-18808-Ljbffr
