Job Summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are.
The post holder will work with the Complex Dementia & Delirium mental health team based in the acute hospital to support the delivery of excellence in care.
The Post holder will work as an integral part of the mental health team, working in collaboration with The Royal Wolverhampton. The Post holder will work with all stakeholders to support improvements to patient quality of care.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
1. Play a pivotal role in supporting Older Adults with dementia & delirium and managing mental health patients that attend or are admitted to Walsall Healthcare Trust.
2. Be supported by the wider Mental Health Team within Walsall Healthcare Trust & working in collaboration with The Royal Wolverhampton.
3. Provide short term intervention for patients that attend hospital and present with mental health crisis in the acute hospital.
4. Support with preventing admission and ensuring safe and effective treatment is given to the patient.
5. Work closely with partner agencies when required to support the patients' care and treatment.
6. Work with Older adults presenting with Dementia & delirium; this will include supporting the wider MH attendances including CAMHS.
This is an autonomous role for an accountable practitioner within a mental health team to offer mental health assessment & support within an acute hospital.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-CORP-7030923
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare Trust, Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The job role will require the post holder to work over a 7 day working week. This post is to offer Mental Health expertise for Older adults within an acute trust at Walsall Healthcare Trust to support the care provided to patients who present with mental health issues.
The post holder will aim to support throughout the hospital with the management of patients who may present in crisis or have complex vulnerabilities. The post holder will be based with the Complex Dementia and delirium mental health team and support the emergency department, AMU and acute medical wards when required, to ensure a joined up approach, supporting the needs of those presenting with mental health issues in the hospital and expediting appropriate discharge.
The post holder will require strong communication skills, advanced problem solving and decision-making skills to facilitate evidence-based working and a collaborative approach with advanced clinical skills in risk assessment and management.
The Post Holder will support colleagues in developing and building effective communication between all stakeholders, working across community and partnership agencies to provide excellent clinical care to patients with mental health issues and complex presentations.
The job will be based at Walsall Healthcare Trust; however there is the expectation that the post holder will cross cover and may be required to work at The Royal Wolverhampton.
To Manage And Support Quality Performance And Clinical Activity By Providing Professional Nursing Leadership And Guidance, Clinical Advice And Management In Relation To The Key Dimensions Of Health Care Quality:
1. Patient safety
2. The effectiveness of all health care interventions
3. Patient experience
4. The environment in which care is delivered.
5. Demonstrate a high level of skill in assessing and managing risk, including clinical as well as generic risk assessment.
6. To support the Emergency Department staff in the management of risk presented by patients presenting with mental health needs including completing and contributing to robust risk assessments and risk management plans.
7. Based on the assessment, to formulate and convey sensitive, complex and sometimes unwelcome information to clients and other professionals and manage this as constructively as possible.
8. To provide an excellent working knowledge of safeguarding skills and supporting complex patient presentations.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of mental health act process
* Knowledge of mental health liaison and crisis services
Desirable
* Working within crisis services
* Working within acute trusts
Skills
Essential
* Conducting mental health assessments and managing complex patients
* Understanding MH risks and creating management plans
Desirable
* Experience of managing and leading a team
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with complex patients
* Experience or understanding of CORE24 services
Desirable
* Experience of project management or leading service change
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Walsall Healthcare Trust, Manor Hospital, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Employer's website: https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
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