Senior Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Liaison

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, 'can do', motivated Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner from a range of professional backgrounds to join us at our base at North Manchester Hospital site.

As one of the main mental health providers within Greater Manchester, we recognize the priority to achieve a parity between mental and physical health care and are committed to achieving this, enabled by our CORE 24 Liaison Mental Health services. Our services work at the interface between physical and mental health to bridge this gap. Our teams operate 24/7 to provide responsive mental health care in the acute hospital and A&E settings, delivered by experienced and established multidisciplinary teams.

As the successful candidate, you will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to delivering high quality mental health care in the general hospital and A&E settings. You will bring with you a range of experiences and an established knowledgebase that will further enrich our teams and the service we provide. These personal attributes will enable you to provide comprehensive person-centered assessments, advice, direct interventions and onward care planning to people of a range of ages, with different needs.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will be required to work as part of the 24-hour mental health liaison nurse team based at the North Manchester General Hospital site. The team is an Ageless Service. The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate and prioritise the day-to-day clinical workload relating to referrals received by the liaison nurse team.

A key role will be to undertake timely mental health assessments with service users presenting with mental health problems to the accident and emergency department and within the general hospital. The team also coordinate/manage the Section 136 Suite that is based on-site.

The post holder will be expected to be responsible for the assessment, management and care planning that will be appropriate, meet the needs of services users and manage risks identified during assessment. Assessments will be undertaken within the accident and emergency department and the general hospital.

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.

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.

Date Posted: 11 November 2024

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 437-6777562

Job Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff Benefits

• Pay Enhancements:
• 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

Qualifications

Essential:

• NMC Qualification
• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• 3 years post qualified

Desirable:

• Working across all ages
• Urgent Care Experience
• Mentor
• Experience of DATIX/3DR/Incidents/RCA's

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: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address: North Manchester General Hospital Site, Manchester, M8 5RB

Employer's Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/