Mental Health Services for Older People Liaison Nurse

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Mental Health Services for Older People Liaison Team to recruit a Band 6 Nurse for a 12 month fixed term period. This would be to join a dynamic, well structured multidisciplinary team who provide mental health liaison input to the North Tyneside General Hospital site & also the Royal Quays Intermediate Care Unit. The team provides specialist input to assessment, clinical care and therapy interventions for the older person who may be experiencing comorbid physical and mental health problems. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring and compassionate individuals who are eager to work with us to maintain the excellent working relationships that have been established with our colleagues across the trust in the delivery of holistic, person centred care and also help us with ongoing innovation and development. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Please ensure you have prior approval from your current line manager, that a secondment agreement can be facilitated within your current department before applying. Responsibilities Operate as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse within the Older Adult’s pathway at North Tyneside General Hospital and Royal Quays Intermediate Care Unit. Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary ward team providing specialist mental health nursing assessment including risk assessments, clinical care and therapy interventions and be professionally accountable and responsible. Provide specialist skills, knowledge and experience for those identified as having Mental Health problems who also are experiencing acute/chronic medical problems. Provide efficient and effective facilitation of patient journey from admission through to discharge. Aim to improve outcomes for older people with comorbid physical and mental health problems who are situated in the medical setting. Enhance and develop the skills/knowledge base of the general hospital staff and improve the quality of care by providing direct support in the planning and delivery of structured education to service users, relatives, carers and other professional staff. Detailed Responsibilities Provide liaison service as above to the general hospital, intermediate care setting. Act as a specialist resource on older persons mental health issues to the general hospital, intermediate care. Undertake Specialist Mental Health Nurse role within the broader Mental Health Services for Older People department. Operate within a multidisciplinary framework and contribute meaningfully to the development of the service, and the provision of safe and effective care. Practice within legal and ethical frameworks encompassed within nursing and mental health legislation to exercise professional accountability as set out in NMC Professional Code of Conduct and work within the scope of practice. Reportable to MHSOP Liaison Nurse Lead. Applicants and Diversity Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under-represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer. Benefits and Working Arrangements Flexible working offers choice in where, when, and how we work, ensuring patients remain at the heart of all we do. It’s open to everyone, and we aim to find solutions that work for both you and the organisation. All arrangements must be reasonable and balanced to maintain safe and effective patient care. We are proud to be one of the country's top performing NHS trusts – rated ‘outstanding’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams deliver care from hospitals, a range of community venues and people's homes. We provide a range of health and care services to support more than 500,000 people living in Northumberland and North Tyneside across the largest geographical area of any NHS Trust in England. Certificate of Sponsorship Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust proudly hold a sponsor licence. In order to provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements. Please check your eligibility prior to submitting an application. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay. What the Northumbria Way Means for You Extensive staff health and well‑being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub. Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups. A range of flexible working opportunities. Generous annual leave and pension scheme. Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies). Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes. Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank. Join Us Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work for an organisation that was voted the best acute and combined acute and community trust in the country, based on the experience of its staff (NHS Staff Survey 2022). Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. We are ready to welcome you to Northumbria Healthcare. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. #J-18808-Ljbffr