Job summary We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to work within our Mental Health Liaison Team, based at the Hereford Stonebow Unit and working within Hereford County Hospital. This is a fixed term position for a period of 12 months initially with the potential to become permanent depending on funding. We support patients with a wide range of needs, including self-harm, adjustment to illness, physical and psychological co-morbidities. As there is no entrance requirement for A&E and people's perceptions of what constitutes a mental health emergency or crisis can vary, people are referred to our team with a variety of needs. For some people this may even be their first contact with mental health services, making their contact with us a critical part of their journey to recovery. Main duties of the job The Liaison Team provide 24/7 accessible and supportive mental health services to WVT. Referrals are received from A&E & wards for patients of working age and older people. We are a small supportive team and offer excellent training opportunities. Practitioners are encouraged to develop their own areas of interest and support will be given to facilitate this. You should have a Professional Registration in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational therapy, with significant experience of working within the field of Mental Health. The hours of work are 37.5 worked over 3/4 days. There are no night shifts necessary for this role About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata for part time Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-1212 Job locations Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing Liaison Services to Acute Hospitals countywide for people aged 17 and over. Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Proactively engage in formal and informal education of Acute Trust staff and other partnership agencies as well as appropriate students. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing Liaison Services to Acute Hospitals countywide for people aged 17 and over. Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Proactively engage in formal and informal education of Acute Trust staff and other partnership agencies as well as appropriate students. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years post qualification experience in an appropriate mental health setting Working within and utilising a supervisory framework Undertaking regular multi-disciplinary assessments Undertaking mental state and self-harm assessments Assessing and managing risk Working within the Care Coordination framework Supervision of junior staff and students Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Computer literacy Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker A relevant degree or diploma Appropriate additional post-registration / graduation qualifications Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years post qualification experience in an appropriate mental health setting Working within and utilising a supervisory framework Undertaking regular multi-disciplinary assessments Undertaking mental state and self-harm assessments Assessing and managing risk Working within the Care Coordination framework Supervision of junior staff and students Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats. Computer literacy Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker A relevant degree or diploma Appropriate additional post-registration / graduation qualifications Evidence of on-going continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Stonebow Unit Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)