Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
2 weeks ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison Team at Manchester Foundation Trust hospital sites at Trafford and Wythenshawe hospitals. You will be expected to work on a 24/7 shift based system, covering a range of conditions including self-harm and suicide risk, dementia, delirium and other organic/functional mental health illnesses. We work closely with the Alcohol Practitioners to support and advise on dual diagnosis presentations
You will need to be a proactive and resilient practitioner, committed to working in partnership with service users, their careers and other professionals to provide a truly person-centred service. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet patient and service needs
We will offer a commitment to your own professional development including regular management and clinical supervision, annual appraisal and personal development planning
We provide bio/psycho/social risk assessments and care planning for patients presenting with any mental health concern and/or risks. We support our medical colleagues in the management of medically-unexplained symptoms and also provide care to patients with a mental illness admitted to medical wards for physical health needs, supporting patient experience and ensuring effective, evidence-based care.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
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.
Main Responsibilities
The Post holder will work as part of the 24-hour, all-age Mental Health Liaison Service based at Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospital
Coordinate and prioritise the daily clinical caseload
Undertake timely mental health assessments
Be a source of specialist knowledge and advice to professionals at all levels within the General Hospital around care and management of patients.
Be responsible for the development of care plans and, where appropriate, will include autonomous discharge.
To coordinate and facilitate the process of discharge from the acute hospital and provide safe discharge to HBT, or CMHT or other statutory and voluntary organisations
To facilitate and coordinate the process of voluntary psychiatric admission
To coordinate, facilitate, and advise on Mental Health Act assessments within the General Hospital and in the Emergency Departments.
Full Job Description and person Specification is in the attached documents
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