Informal visits and/or contact with the service beforehand are welcomed
Are you a qualified RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, looking for a new challenge, or to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy varied work and the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of presenting complaints and age groups? If the answer is 'yes', then an opportunity to work in a well-established, friendly and knowledgeable Liaison service may be for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mental Health Practitioner to join the South Manchester Mental Health Liaison Team, based within Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.
The Liaison Service has been established since 2010 and operates over a 24-hour period, in-line with CORE-24 requirements.
Main duties of the job
1. Work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health liaison service providing clinical interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.
2. Be expected to assess people attending the A & E department, including Under 16s in Pediatrics Emergency Department, offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.
3. Provide a service to the wards, and the Intermediate Care Setting assessing individuals with a range of complex needs, including both organic and functional illness.
4. Be expected to provide support and training to the acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental illness and appropriate onward actions to be taken.
5. Offer assessment, support and care for individuals brought to the Emergency Department under section 136 of the mental health act.
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 responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1: Time plus 47%
2: Time plus 41%
3: Time plus 35%
4: Time plus 30%
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* RMN, BA Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Successful completion of Preceptorship or equivalent.
Desirable
* Professional degree
* Trained clinical supervisor
* Qualifications related to physical health related problems.
Experience
Essential
* Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings.
* Possess a working experience of using a range of assessment tools for a range of mental health conditions.
* Have the ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines, agencies and carers.
* Be able to evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
* Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A& E Department /General Hospital.
* Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting.
* Have experience of working with Children and Young People in either a community or inpatient setting.
* Have experience of working across both inpatient and community settings.
* Have experience / training in Psychosocial interventions.
Knowledge
Essential
* Have knowledge of the background, range of services and evidence base of Liaison Psychiatry.
* Have a sound knowledge of the social factors involved in the development of mental ill health and key features of relapse prevention.
* Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the co-morbidities on both mental and physical conditions.
* Have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation.
* Show motivation to learn and actively participate in training and learning of self and others.
Desirable
* Have experience of assessing people with illness associated with later life, or will develop competence in this area.
* Have a sound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS.
* Have a knowledge of the PLAN accreditation scheme.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Be competent in the area of risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state.
* Be able to undertake Bio/psychosocial assessments across a varied patient illness profile.
* Be able to formulate clear discharge plans for a wide range of people.
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers.
* Have evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure.
* Be motivated and flexible with a positive attitude to change and commitment to service improvement.
Desirable
* Be able to utilise the current IT systems within both GMMH and SRFT such as the Electronic Patient Record(s) and Datix.
Other Requirements
Essential
* Be able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour period.
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor road
Manchester
M23 9LT
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