Bank Urgent Care Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Basildon Essex, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to manage an already established and developing Liaison Psychiatry team in Basildon Hospital . The team provides specialist Mental Health care in a physical health setting, enabling Emergency Departments and wards in the general hospital to assess, manage and support mental health problems as they present or arise among people being cared for within the general health pathway.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner within the Basildon Liaison Team (Mental Health), based in A& E at Basildon General Hospital. This is an exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who has proven clinical experience and a genuine desire to influence and lead clinical practice and service development within the emergency and urgent care mental health pathway.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment


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What is Staff Bank?


Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.


All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.


If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current registration and qualified to a degree level or equivalent
Working knowledge of current mental health legislation and guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults.
Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems
Knowledge of mental health / risk management processes
Be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of clients presenting with physical and mental health co-morbidity issues
Overview and knowledge of the range of interventions and services that meet the needs of all Patients including those with Dementia, Delirium, Functional illnesses, self-harm and substance misuse.
Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health
Displays a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement
Substantial experience as a liaison mental health practitioner at Band 6 level or above.
Professional Qualification (OT, Social Work, RMN).
Educated to Degree Level in Health
Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice.

Allied Health & Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Act 1983).
Additional Professional Qualification/Experience - Dementia related.

Evidence of the knowledge and skills in the use of information technology to support care and professional development.
Knowledge of the implications of the National Dementia Strategy and NICE Dementia Guidelines.
Good understanding of person centred care and the Recovery Model.
Good understanding of national policy and the implications for mental health e.g. crisis care concordat, parity of esteem.
Evidence of knowledge of professional nursing standards or equivalent.

Car Driver /able to travel to all required locations and achieve service activity targets.

Able to instil confidence in others in the quality of their own work.
Evidence of user focus in the organisation, delivery and evaluation of care.
Experience in the use of risk assessment tools.
Ability to seek ways of improving individual's performance by training, coaching and development.
Personal Qualities
Additional Qualities
Ability to know when to seek the support and guidance of more senior colleagues when necessary.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon Mental Health Unit



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