Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Team Leader who can bring energy into the team. You will have excellent assessment and care planning skills to enable you support both the Nurses and Doctors in carrying out their role. As the successful candidate you will have the ability to promote social inclusion and recovery principles in the team's work with service users and carers. You will thrive in working with people from diverse backgrounds and be able to promote equality of access to service and outcomes. You will be required to provide datasets, engage in closing and investigating complaints and serious untoward incidents. You will be part of evaluating service by reviewing, auditing and providing breach reports. To ensure the national targets for response times is met accordingly Main duties of the job To be responsible for the day to day clinical leadership, management, operation and performance ofthe Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT), ensuring the service provided is in accordance with theLambeth Alliance philosophy and objectives, and the Mental Health Strategy of Guys and St Thomas'NHS Foundation Trust.To be responsible for ensuring that the MHLT functions as an integral part of the borough servicesand for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personneland agencies, both internally within the Trust, externally with a range of agencies and in particularwith St Thomas' Hospital About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. The core philosophy of the Core24 Mental Health Liaison team is: "We take a professional, honest, caring and open-minded approach. We encourage and support choice. We are prompt and will take time to listen, work collaboratively with you and stick to our word. We respect differences" This is in line with the trust's core values: I will be caring, kind and polite.I will be prompt and value your time.I will take time to listen to youI will be honest and direct with you.I will do what I say I am going to do. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum Inclusive of HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NUR-7051927-LF-A Job locations St. Thomas’ Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the effective provision of a high quality administration service to theteam. To ensure that information technology, financial control and Health & To be responsible for the effective staffing of the service through compilation of the eRosterensuring that staff with the appropriate skill and experience are on duty at all times.To ensure that arrangements are in place within the team for effective clinical assessment of all referrals, risk management and evaluation, making use of the professional skill mix within the team.To work collaboratively with the Clinical Service Lead, the Head of Clinical Pathway and CMHT and HTT managers to ensure that the service meets the requirements of the MHA2007 and CPA. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the effective provision of a high quality administration service to theteam. To ensure that information technology, financial control and Health & To be responsible for the effective staffing of the service through compilation of the eRosterensuring that staff with the appropriate skill and experience are on duty at all times.To ensure that arrangements are in place within the team for effective clinical assessment of all referrals, risk management and evaluation, making use of the professional skill mix within the team.To work collaboratively with the Clinical Service Lead, the Head of Clinical Pathway and CMHT and HTT managers to ensure that the service meets the requirements of the MHA2007 and CPA. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Mentorship ENB 998) or equivalent Degree in Nursing or relevant field or working towards a degree Desirable Registered Nurse (adult) Training in the prevention and management of violence and aggression Formal training in risk assessment and management A recognised management qualification (e.g. MSc) or evidence of other advanced relevent education Skills Essential Significant post qualifying work in mental health services with a sound knowledge of the full range of mental health services, both inpatient and community based. Experience of providing clinical supervision and appraisal and management of others Sufficient experience of working at band 6 level or above Significant post experience of working within Crisis and Liaison Mental health Services Desirable Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others Evidence of audit and reseach link to age group Experience Essential Descalation skills with evidence of training Experience of working in liaison services Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Experience of conducting psycho-social assessments of patients with multimorbidity, substances and physical health Desirable Experience of conducting audits Experience of change management Experience of managing conflict Knowledge Essential Sound understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of adults presenting in crisis to emergency departments and medical wards Legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act etc. Knowledge of risk assessment in mental health work, including documentation of risk Ability to make decisions on whether to discharge, refer on or admit service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk High level understanding of mental health disorders & treatment models relevant to age group Desirable Specialist knowledge and their application into practice for age group Skills in applying evidence based practice Abilities Essential Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies Basic computer skills Ability to work effectively in crisis situations and psychiatric emergencies in order to maintain the safety of both staff and service users Ability to manage and prioritise own time and clinical demands Desirable Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to enthuse others, lead and motivate a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Evidence of continued professional development Mentorship ENB 998) or equivalent Degree in Nursing or relevant field or working towards a degree Desirable Registered Nurse (adult) Training in the prevention and management of violence and aggression Formal training in risk assessment and management A recognised management qualification (e.g. MSc) or evidence of other advanced relevent education Skills Essential Significant post qualifying work in mental health services with a sound knowledge of the full range of mental health services, both inpatient and community based. Experience of providing clinical supervision and appraisal and management of others Sufficient experience of working at band 6 level or above Significant post experience of working within Crisis and Liaison Mental health Services Desirable Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others Evidence of audit and reseach link to age group Experience Essential Descalation skills with evidence of training Experience of working in liaison services Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care Experience of conducting psycho-social assessments of patients with multimorbidity, substances and physical health Desirable Experience of conducting audits Experience of change management Experience of managing conflict Knowledge Essential Sound understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of adults presenting in crisis to emergency departments and medical wards Legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act etc. Knowledge of risk assessment in mental health work, including documentation of risk Ability to make decisions on whether to discharge, refer on or admit service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk High level understanding of mental health disorders & treatment models relevant to age group Desirable Specialist knowledge and their application into practice for age group Skills in applying evidence based practice Abilities Essential Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies Basic computer skills Ability to work effectively in crisis situations and psychiatric emergencies in order to maintain the safety of both staff and service users Ability to manage and prioritise own time and clinical demands Desirable Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to enthuse others, lead and motivate a team 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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address St. Thomas’ Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7EH Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)