An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate Team Manager to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team (SMHLT).
The SMHLT, based in Salford Royal Hospital, is a PLAN accredited Liaison Service offering a comprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that all patients, regardless of age, with a suspected or actual mental health problem can be assessed, treated, signposted, or referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the service ensuring safe, high quality care delivery in-line with the agreed service KPIs. They will manage day-to-day operational tasks within the team, such as providing line management supervision and HR-related tasks, and demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a focus on staff development and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Oversee the management of the workload of the Mental Health Liaison Team, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place for:
1. Assessment within the Emergency Department (ED), hospital wards and Section 136 Suite.
2. Allocation, transfer and discharge/closure of case responsibility, ensuring transitions in and out of the team is safely managed.
3. Development of robust care planning to ensure service users, carers and staff are adequately supported.
To ensure that service users referred receive appropriate mental health care whilst attending ED or being admitted to the general hospital and, where possible, reduce hospital lengths of stay.
Promote a learning environment and support the professional development and effectiveness of the team as a whole.
Undertake responsibility for the maintenance of good standards of professional practice.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate Team Manager to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team (SMHLT).
The SMHLT, based in Salford Royal Hospital, is a PLAN accredited Liaison Service offering a comprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that all patients, regardless of age, with a suspected or actual mental health problem can be assessed, treated, signposted, or referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the service ensuring safe, high quality care delivery in-line with the agreed service KPIs. They will manage day-to-day operational tasks within the team, such as providing line management supervision and HR-related tasks, and demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a focus on staff development and well-being.
Main duties of the role
Day-to-day leadership of the SMHLT, including the support, supervision and development of staff.
Overseeing the management of the workload of the Mental Health Liaison Team, ensuring that appropriate systems are in place for:
1. Assessment within the Emergency Department (ED), hospital wards and Section 136 Suite.
2. Allocation, transfer and discharge/closure of case responsibility, ensuring transitions in and out of the team is safely managed.
3. Development of robust care planning to ensure service users, carers and staff are adequately supported.
Ensuring that service users referred receive appropriate mental health care whilst attending ED or being admitted to the general hospital and, where possible, reduce hospital lengths of stay.
Promoting a learning environment and support the professional development and effectiveness of the team as a whole.
Undertaking responsibility for the maintenance of good standards of professional practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body E.g., NMC, SWE, HCPC
Desirable
* Leadership/Management training
* AMHP status
Experience
Essential
* Significant post qualifying clinical experience of working within Mental Health
* Management and supervision of staff.
* Positive leadership of a team
* Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
Knowledge
Essential
* A knowledge of the Mental Health Liaison Team Model of intervention and its effectiveness
* Sound knowledge of the factors involved in the development of mental illness and key features of relapse prevention
* Knowledge of suicide prevention and effective risk management
* A knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
* Knowledge of service monitoring and evaluation
* Knowledge of change management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Effective leadership qualities and management styles
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and form excellent working relationships
* Line management and clinical supervision skills
* Ability to work to prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable
* Formulation of reports and presentations
Other
Essential
* Commitment to effective teamwork and service development
* Flexible approach/creative thinking
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HG
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