Job summary This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process. The Tees-wide Liaison Psychiatry Services operates across Teesside, supporting North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, by providing mental health assessment, advice, diagnosis, treatment and care planning to patients with complex needs. Main duties of the job Working closely with other professionals in the team, the post holders 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 consisting of band 6 nurses, psychiatrists, psychology, and associate nurse consultants. The service operates 7 days a week over 24 hours, therefore unsocial hours and weekend working is an expectation of this post. You will require excellent communication skills, problem solving and influence, able to work under pressure while remaining calm and maintaining quality. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-TSA-012-25 Job locations Roseberry Park Hospital / James Cook Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3AF Job description 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. Job description 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 Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate) To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate) To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies Knowledge Essential Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Roseberry Park Hospital / James Cook Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3AF Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)