About this role
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Job Summary/Purpose
The Salford Mental Health Liaison service (SMHLS) offers a comprehensive range of mental health specialties within one multi-disciplinary team so that patients of all ages with a suspected or actual mental health problem can be assessed, treated, signposted or referred appropriately regardless of age, presenting complaint, time of presentation or severity. The service puts an emphasis on diversion and discharge from A&E and on the facilitation of early but effective discharge from general admission wards. The service operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The Senior CAMHS Practitioner post holder will primarily: Provide specialist CAMHS clinical leadership, supervision, support and consultation to the MDT in the MHLS team, in line with relevant clinical pathway, as outlined within the operational procedures and relevant service specification. Be expected to take a lead on developing and maintaining robust holistic care pathways into wider Children and Young People's services, from the general hospital. Lead on the development of the MDT knowledge and skills set around the assessment and response to the needs of Children and Young People. This will be achieved through the delivery of training, consultation and supervision as core aspects of this role. The standards and content of which would be in line with national guidance, agreed best practice and be centred on a standardised core set of clinical competencies.
Main duties of the job
The Senior CAMHS Practitioner post holder will primarily:
Provide specialist CAMHS clinical leadership, supervision, support and consultation to the MDT in the MHLS team, in line with relevant clinical pathway, as outlined within the operational procedures and relevant service specification.
Be expected to take a lead on developing and maintaining robust holistic care pathways into wider Children and Young People's services, from the general hospital.
Lead on the development of the MDT knowledge and skills set around the assessment and response to the needs of Children and Young People. This will be achieved through the delivery of training, consultation and supervision as core aspects of this role. The standards and content of which would be in line with national guidance, agreed best practice and be centred on a standardised core set of clinical competencies.
Support the management of the integrated MHLS multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health service.
Provide direct patient interventions for Children and Young People, focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.
Be expected to provide, and support the wider MDT in providing, safe and comprehensive assessments of Children and Young People attending the A & E department. Which would include offering advice, support and consultation in the development of highly developed risk assessments and management plans for this patient group.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Job description 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
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Current registration with relevant body (NMC, HCPC, SW England)
Desirable
Leadership/Management training
Essential Essential
Registered Mental Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Work
ESSENTIAL Essential
To have had experience in participating in multi-agency meetings e.g. Adult and Child Safeguarding and Capacity/Best Interest Meetings.
Essential Essential
Have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act and age-specific Legislation.
Desirable Desirable
To have had experience as the lead contact with the providers of Nursing Training for nursing students on clinical placements within the relevant teams and an understanding of the minimum requirements for promoting robust clinical placements.
Desirable Desirable
Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital.
Desirable Desirable
Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and form excellent working relationships.
Desirable Desirable
Have experience supporting people who misuse alcohol or drugs.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Mental Health Liaison Team
Salford
M6 8HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)