Liaison Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Embark on a Rewarding Night-time Journey as a Band 6 Liaison Practitioner Join Our Twilight Team at Queens Hospital, Burton

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Are you a dedicated Night Nurse or Night Owl with a passion for making a real impact in the field of mental health? Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust invites you to seize an exciting night opportunity with our Liaison Psychiatry Team at County Hospital in Burton on Trent.

The enchanting twilight shifts, running from , beckon those who are ready to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to providing crucial support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

As an experienced Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner from the NHS or private sector, you'll join a team that works in close partnership with Staffordshire Police and Mental Health Services, and you'll join a Trust that puts people at the heart of what we do.

We are an award-winning Trust and have recently been ranked by HSJ awards as top in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development and Community Trusts as Best Place to work recommended by employees. When you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers, evaluation of individual treatment plans and discharge planning. Responsible for maintaining quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. Supply, administer and monitor medications, complying with relevant Trust procedures (for example Patient Group Directions and Non-Medical Prescribing) and NMC Guidance. Provide formulations based on patient's individual care needs; develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Effectively communicate these plans and any changes to the person, their family/carer and clinical colleagues active in their care. Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions. Undertake skilled and robust risk assessments, and prepare clear and confident risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:

Supporting your career development and progression. Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccination every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

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You will join an extending Liaison Psychiatry Service provided by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, for all-age mental health presentations within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) hospital sites Queens Hospital, Burton and the two community hospitals in Tamworth and Lichfield.

The main purpose of the role is to provide mental health assessment, risk assessment and treatment, with the primary focus of the work being the high quality assessment and treatment of patients presenting with a mental health issue within a physical healthcare setting, many of whom will have physical health conditions impacting upon their mental health.

Important aspects of the role also include (but not limited to) providing indirect patient care via formal and informal consultancy attending MDT meetings, offering opinions/advice, supporting informal and formal training for the acute Trust staff in relation to mental health and wellbeing, facilitating the timely and safe discharge of patients from the hospital, and enabling hospital staff to manage risks related to mental health in the acute environment.

Any questions please dont hesitate to contact Jacquie Lakin-Woodward J

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A qualified and registered mental health practitioner (degree or equivalent, minimum diploma level) ie nurse, OT, social worker Professional education or qualification in psychological therapies, particularly CBT or solution-focused brief interventions.

Desirable

Training or relevant experience in managing suicide risk and risk management

Experience

Essential

Extensive post registration experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including working with patients in distress. Experience of working therapeutically in a variety of settings, including Crisis and/or Liaison services

Desirable

Experience of providing Liaison Psychiatry services previously.

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