Senior Practitioner Children & Young People (Mental Health Liaison)
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8HG |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6226363/437-6072218-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Salford Mental Health Liaison service 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 individually provide, and support the wider MDT in providing, safe and comprehensive assessments of Children and Young People attending the A & E department.
Provide comprehensive assessments to plan and identify the mental health needs of the patients referred to the service and to follow up. This would primarily be for Children and Young People however this is not exclusive.
Have an in-depth understanding of a range of the physical health conditions and the impact these can have on mental health.
Have an in-depth understanding of the range of mental health conditions and presentations that Children and Young People may experience.
Undertake and record comprehensive risk assessment, devise and implement risk management plans for service users at risk of vulnerability, self-harm, self-neglect, or risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm to others.
Ensure, as far as practicable, the full involvement of service users – and where appropriate, relatives and carers – in the assessment of their needs and the formulation and review of their care plans.
Have up to date knowledge of, and practice in a range of psychosocial and psychological interventions, both individual and group and be able to apply these with Children and Young People.
Demonstrate clinical and practice expertise via interventions, supervision and model good practice.
Demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Establish quality standards relating to the service user and carer experience and establish systems to monitor and audit these standards.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,690 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.
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
The Salford Mental Health Liaison service 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 individually provide, and support the wider MDT in providing, safe and comprehensive assessments of Children and Young People attending the A & E department.
Provide comprehensive assessments to plan and identify the mental health needs of the patients referred to the service and to follow up. This would primarily be for Children and Young People however this is not exclusive.
Have an in-depth understanding of a range of the physical health conditions and the impact these can have on mental health.
Have an in-depth understanding of the range of mental health conditions and presentations that Children and Young People may experience.
Undertake and record comprehensive risk assessment, devise and implement risk management plans for service users at risk of vulnerability, self-harm, self-neglect, or risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm to others.
Ensure, as far as practicable, the full involvement of service users – and where appropriate, relatives and carers – in the assessment of their needs and the formulation and review of their care plans.
Have up to date knowledge of, and practice in a range of psychosocial and psychological interventions, both individual and group and be able to apply these with Children and Young People.
Demonstrate clinical and practice expertise via interventions, supervision and model good practice.
Demonstrate the application of specialist skills and knowledge in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Establish quality standards relating to the service user and carer experience and establish systems to monitor and audit these standards.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,690 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.
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024