Job summary Challenges don't come much bigger Are you our missing link?? Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Specialist Mental Health Trusts in England providing mental health and learning disability services to a population of circa 1 million across Surrey and its Borders. We are looking for a Band 7 Specialist Older Adults Psychiatry Liaison Practitioner to join our Psychiatry Liaison Service at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey. The successful candidate will be involved inundertake initial assessments and follow up reviews of older people presenting with mental health issues and/or dementia at St Peter's Hospital (currently inpatient wards and AE). They must be able to work flexibly within the team and provide supervision to a team of nurses. The posts require shift working. In return for your commitment, we will offer regular support and supervision, and great career aspirations. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff to meet their aspirations. Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. For further information please contact the Ward Manager: - Oliver Maburutse on Telephone no 01276 605312 or mobile no 07770608174. Main duties of the job I will provide expert interventions and oversight to the care of older people within the acute general hospital pathway. I will ensure that the care delivered is excellent and in keeping with the most up to date guidelines. I will have a good knowledge of mental health within working age adults. I will support the growth and development of other members of the liaison psychiatry team whilst supporting the service manager and wider Trust to achieve an exemplary service underpinning our visions and values. My role will include providing education, challenging stigma and actively supporting service improvement and development. I will put the experience of the person using the service at the centre of my decision making whilst building and maintaining supportive and responsive relationships with colleagues in the acute trust. I will build outstanding relationships with all relevant services and will lead on clinically challenging and complex cases About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby. Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received. We look forward to receiving your application Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 325-6721329-SS Job locations St Peter's Hospital. Chertsey. Psychiatry Liaison Service Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities To undertake initial assessments and follow up reviews of older people presenting with mental health issues and/or dementia at St Peters Hospital (currently inpatient wards and AE). To deliver teaching and training to both St Peters Hospital staff and to SABP colleagues To support relevant strategy and policy development at St Peters Hospital To support relevant audits and quality improvement initiatives within the liaison service and at St Peters Hospital To work collaboratively with the service manager and Multi- disciplinary team to develop outstanding liaison psychiatry services. To engage staff and external partners positively and constructively, in line with the Trusts Clinical and Commercial strategy, supporting the Trusts Vision and Values To assist in the development of practical innovative and creative solutions to clinical and service delivery issues encountered within the liaison setting To support the service manager and clinicians in the liaison service with the development of sustainable service improvements in line with national specifications, local implementation requirements and a set financial envelope. To promote and introduce systems to continuously improve quality of care, drawing on national and trust guidance, in particular CQC standards To promote and encourage multi-dimensional and multi-cultural aspects of assessment and treatment To promote equitable access to services for older adults and parity of esteem for those experiencing mental and physical health difficulties T To support clinical improvement with a strong emphasis on integrated multidisciplinary working and the development of person-centred care. To ensure compliance with all statutory, financial, health & safety, employment, safeguarding requirements, including statutory and mandatory training Job description Job responsibilities To undertake initial assessments and follow up reviews of older people presenting with mental health issues and/or dementia at St Peters Hospital (currently inpatient wards and AE). To deliver teaching and training to both St Peters Hospital staff and to SABP colleagues To support relevant strategy and policy development at St Peters Hospital To support relevant audits and quality improvement initiatives within the liaison service and at St Peters Hospital To work collaboratively with the service manager and Multi- disciplinary team to develop outstanding liaison psychiatry services. To engage staff and external partners positively and constructively, in line with the Trusts Clinical and Commercial strategy, supporting the Trusts Vision and Values To assist in the development of practical innovative and creative solutions to clinical and service delivery issues encountered within the liaison setting To support the service manager and clinicians in the liaison service with the development of sustainable service improvements in line with national specifications, local implementation requirements and a set financial envelope. To promote and introduce systems to continuously improve quality of care, drawing on national and trust guidance, in particular CQC standards To promote and encourage multi-dimensional and multi-cultural aspects of assessment and treatment To promote equitable access to services for older adults and parity of esteem for those experiencing mental and physical health difficulties T To support clinical improvement with a strong emphasis on integrated multidisciplinary working and the development of person-centred care. To ensure compliance with all statutory, financial, health & safety, employment, safeguarding requirements, including statutory and mandatory training Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Band 6 Significant experience of working with people with a variety of mental health issues. oIndependent assessment skills i.e. CMHRS duty, HTT assessment, liaison assessment or similar Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff. In depth awareness of liaison psychiatry and National agendas for the development of liaison services Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification as RMN/RN (Mental Health) or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with professional registration (NMC/HCPC) Willingness to complete Mentorship course Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Band 6 Significant experience of working with people with a variety of mental health issues. oIndependent assessment skills i.e. CMHRS duty, HTT assessment, liaison assessment or similar Demonstrable expertise in complex assessment of people with both mental and physical health issues Demonstrable ability to develop practical innovations and approaches to issues and complex problems Expertise and experience in supervision and supporting the growth of other staff. In depth awareness of liaison psychiatry and National agendas for the development of liaison services Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification as RMN/RN (Mental Health) or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with professional registration (NMC/HCPC) Willingness to complete Mentorship course 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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St Peter's Hospital. Chertsey. Psychiatry Liaison Service Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)