Job summary The mental health liaison team provides a comprehensive service to patients/service users over 16yrs, carers and clinical colleagues based within the Acute Hospital Trust. This involves: o Offering an assessment service to patients presenting with a range of mental health and psychological problems.o Providing a mental health consultation-liaison and advice serviceo Delivering a range of nursing and psychosocial interventions to individual patients and their families, as appropriateo Assisting and supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situationso Providing formal and informal education and clinical supervision to registered and unregistered staffo Representing mental health services within the general hospitalo Providing a communication structure between the general hospital, secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care Main duties of the job As a member of the mental health liaison team the post holder will be expected to assess and treat patients who are referred from a variety of sources, which will include:o Emergency Departmento Urgent Care Centreso Medical assessment areaso All wards, departments and clinical teams across the hospital Patients may present with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems, including following an episode of self-harm, psychiatric emergency and as a consequence of physical illness. You will be expected to work with individuals experiencing psychosomatic disorders and a variety of psychological and adjustment issues resulting from physical illness. You will be required to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems, while utilising effective clinical judgments about the most appropriate treatment, discharge and follow-up options. You will use higher-level communication skills, both written and oral and have an ability to engage with challenging and/or acutely distressed individuals, sometimes in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations. You will have experience of working with service users who present with complex mental health needs. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of Leadership and care that facilitates a positive culture of patient engagement, a commitment to enhancing the service user and carer experience and of on-going professional development. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-FYL584-MF Job locations Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Blackpool FY4 4FE Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - current NMC Registration or equivalent professional health care qualification Evidence of professional updating and development in the care of patients in an acute or community setting Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of the various approaches to mental health assessment. Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatric practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness. Knowledge of nursing and psychiatric interventions with patients in an acute phase of mental illness/distress. Knowledge of risk assessment and management, particularly in relation to suicide. Knowledge of Common Law and issues relating the Mental Health Act (1983). Experience Essential A minimum of two years post-registration mental health experience. Involvement in innovative practice and multi-cultural environments Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) - current NMC Registration or equivalent professional health care qualification Evidence of professional updating and development in the care of patients in an acute or community setting Knowledge Essential Extensive knowledge of the various approaches to mental health assessment. Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatric practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness. Knowledge of nursing and psychiatric interventions with patients in an acute phase of mental illness/distress. Knowledge of risk assessment and management, particularly in relation to suicide. Knowledge of Common Law and issues relating the Mental Health Act (1983). Experience Essential A minimum of two years post-registration mental health experience. Involvement in innovative practice and multi-cultural environments 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Blackpool FY4 4FE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)