Job summary To promote and develop the role of mental health liaison by providing clinical and professional leadership in development and implementation of evidence-based practices to support people with a mental health need. To coordinate and facilitate high-quality person-centred specialist health care for people with mental health needs within a hospital setting. To ensure seamless care provision between mainstream Hospital services, Primary Care services, GP surgeries and specialist learning disability services to reduce health inequalities. Main duties of the job 1. Responsible for liaising with Hospital wards, Adult social care & Mental health staff and all other relevant carers in order to facilitate an effective health care pathway for people with mental health needs. 2. Enhance care delivery by promoting a whole system approach to achieve positive outcomes within a multi-agency/disciplinary partnership. 3. Co-ordinate and Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, hospital admissions, case conferences, pre discharge meetings aswell as referrals to other mental health teams. 4. Engage with all health care services to promote the rights of individuals with mental health needs to access an equitable service and reasonable adjustments are made in order to meet individual needs. 5. Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure the health needs of people with Mental health needs are considered and in particular, to develop processes and pathways within referrals and admissions to health care services. 6. Liaise with Hospital, Acute Services and GP practices to ensure people with mental health needs are appropriately identified and recorded, supporting staff to develop competencies to carry out routine health assessment, screening and consultation for adults with a mental health need where required. About us Jersey is just 14 miles from the west coast of France and 85 miles from the south coast of Engalnd. The island is easy to get to and from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flihgts in and out of the island. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £56,972 to £60,931 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-25-0737 Job locations Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Job description Job responsibilities To promote and develop the role of mental health liaison by providing clinical and professional leadership in development and implementation of evidence-based practices to support people with a mental health need. To coordinate and facilitate high-quality person-centred specialist health care for people with mental health needs within a hospital setting. Provide mental health awareness training to staff from Hospital, other health professions & students, approved providers and third sector staff. Provide knowledge and advice to care staff on complex health needs of people with mental health needs (e.g. dementia, epilepsy, syndrome specific etc.). Maintain as part of continual professional development up to date clinical mental health knowledge/skills, using information to affect change in practice and ensure dissemination of new knowledge working within equality and diversity guidance, to reduce discrimination and disadvantage by making access to health services equitable. Job description Job responsibilities To promote and develop the role of mental health liaison by providing clinical and professional leadership in development and implementation of evidence-based practices to support people with a mental health need. To coordinate and facilitate high-quality person-centred specialist health care for people with mental health needs within a hospital setting. Provide mental health awareness training to staff from Hospital, other health professions & students, approved providers and third sector staff. Provide knowledge and advice to care staff on complex health needs of people with mental health needs (e.g. dementia, epilepsy, syndrome specific etc.). Maintain as part of continual professional development up to date clinical mental health knowledge/skills, using information to affect change in practice and ensure dissemination of new knowledge working within equality and diversity guidance, to reduce discrimination and disadvantage by making access to health services equitable. Person Specification Experience Essential - Driving licence with own vehicle. - Work based skills (Dementia, syndrome specific, Catheter, PEG, Maybo competent) or willingness to develop in post. - Skilled in independently coordinating clients in an agreed caseload. - Excellent communication and report writing skills, Typing/IT skills. - Adaptable and flexible to meet changing needs. - Flexibility in approach to the role, striving to look for solutions which meet the needs of individuals. - Emotional resilience and maturity. - Objectivity and fairness. Desirable - Knowledge of behavioural methodology (Positive Behaviour Support). - Second language desirable - Conflict resolution Communicates effectively across all levels. Qualifications Essential - 1st Level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Teaching/Mentorship Qualification - Professional Degree Desirable - 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area - Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development - Working towards 120 credits at Level 7 Person Specification Experience Essential - Driving licence with own vehicle. - Work based skills (Dementia, syndrome specific, Catheter, PEG, Maybo competent) or willingness to develop in post. - Skilled in independently coordinating clients in an agreed caseload. - Excellent communication and report writing skills, Typing/IT skills. - Adaptable and flexible to meet changing needs. - Flexibility in approach to the role, striving to look for solutions which meet the needs of individuals. - Emotional resilience and maturity. - Objectivity and fairness. Desirable - Knowledge of behavioural methodology (Positive Behaviour Support). - Second language desirable - Conflict resolution Communicates effectively across all levels. Qualifications Essential - 1st Level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - Teaching/Mentorship Qualification - Professional Degree Desirable - 2 years post qualifying experience including 1 years recent experience in specialty area - Relevant post qualifying speciality award or evidence of professional development - Working towards 120 credits at Level 7 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 Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)