Job summary Suitably qualified, experienced (at least 2 years) and registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers are encouraged to apply. Hours of Work: Core 24 service over a 7day period. These posts will provide operational support as part of our Mental Health Liaison Service (MHLS) working in partnership with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust and aims to provide emergency and urgent mental health support to people in A&E and General Wards. It will also review and signpost those who have been admitted with regards CAMHS and drug & alcohol related mental health needs. Furthermore we require those who can demonstrate strong values to create and foster a culture that supports and enables the development of the Liaison service. We need individuals who are dynamic, passionate and committed to achieving quality outcomes that will ensure above all else the needs of the patient are paramount in everything we do. Main duties of the job Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of this role. We are looking for Mental Health Practitioners with experience with the patient groups to which the service will be delivered. It is expected that your primary role will be to carry out comprehensive Bio-Psychosocial Assessments in line with NICE Guidelines and Evidence Based Treatment Pathways for persons presenting to the Acute hospital. You will be contributing to the Multi-disciplinary Team approach to ensure the best outcome possible for our patients. You will need to demonstrate high functioning in risk management, communication skills and exceptional personal qualities to deliver high quality care and assessment to patients. Developing effective partnership working with the acute hospital trust and wider key stakeholders. About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 274-11294-AI Job locations Mental Health Liaison Service, Department of Psychiatry, Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants We will make a commitment of ensuring you are provided with high quality supervision, mentoring and access to national conferences and training to support your development, knowledge and skills to succeed in delivering high quality care. For further details please contact either Debbie Judge (Team Coordinator) 07812483486 or 01205 445153 Email: debbie.judge1nhs.net or Stuart Munford-Gibbsnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants We will make a commitment of ensuring you are provided with high quality supervision, mentoring and access to national conferences and training to support your development, knowledge and skills to succeed in delivering high quality care. For further details please contact either Debbie Judge (Team Coordinator) 07812483486 or 01205 445153 Email: debbie.judge1nhs.net or Stuart Munford-Gibbsnhs.net Person Specification Skills & Competences Essential Excellent assessment and risk management skills Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of some information Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes. Highly developed clinical reasoning skills Ability to engage with patients experiencing High Expressed Emotion Experience of working with patients who have self harming behaviours Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and MCA (2005) Evidence of continued professional development Moderate IT skills including use of multiple clinical systems Desirable Knowledge of current agenda and guidance towards Mental Health Liaison Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs, especially dementia and older adults. Or substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions based upon an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles An understanding of the impact physical ill health can have upon mental health Ability to work independently and collectively Desirable Mentorship qualification or training ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent Experience of working within a Hospital Liaison environment Working knowledge of Assessment tools Working with people who have suicidal ideation Working within a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare Experience of teaching in a formal or informal setting Qualifications Essential RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapist. Professional Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent to profession Desirable Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice Educated to degree or diploma level Person Specification Skills & Competences Essential Excellent assessment and risk management skills Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilst demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of some information Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes. Highly developed clinical reasoning skills Ability to engage with patients experiencing High Expressed Emotion Experience of working with patients who have self harming behaviours Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and MCA (2005) Evidence of continued professional development Moderate IT skills including use of multiple clinical systems Desirable Knowledge of current agenda and guidance towards Mental Health Liaison Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs, especially dementia and older adults. Or substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions based upon an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles An understanding of the impact physical ill health can have upon mental health Ability to work independently and collectively Desirable Mentorship qualification or training ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent Experience of working within a Hospital Liaison environment Working knowledge of Assessment tools Working with people who have suicidal ideation Working within a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare Experience of teaching in a formal or informal setting Qualifications Essential RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapist. Professional Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent to profession Desirable Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice Educated to degree or diploma 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 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. 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 Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Mental Health Liaison Service, Department of Psychiatry, Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)