Mental Health Liaison Practitioner (Basildon) | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum + HCA |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6309316/364-A-6867-D |
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to manage an already established and developing Liaison Psychiatry team in Basildon Hospital . The team provides specialist Mental Health care in a physical health setting, enabling Emergency Departments and wards in the general hospital to assess, manage and support mental health problems as they present or arise among people being cared for within the general health pathway.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner within the Basildon Liaison Team (Mental Health), based in A&E at Basildon General Hospital. This is an exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who has proven clinical experience and a genuine desire to influence and lead clinical practice and service development within the emergency and urgent care mental health pathway.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
We are seeking
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current registration and qualified to a degree level or equivalent
• Working knowledge of current mental health legislation and guidance in relation to Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults.
• Working knowledge of NICE guidance in the treatment of mental health problems
• Knowledge of mental health / risk management processes
• Be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of clients presenting with physical and mental health co-morbidity issues
• Overview and knowledge of the range of interventions and services that meet the needs of all Patients including those with Dementia, Delirium, Functional illnesses, self-harm and substance misuse.
• Be competent in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health
• Displays a good understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement
• Substantial experience as a liaison mental health practitioner at Band 6 level or above.
• Experience of managing staff and budgets
The above is inclusive, but not an exhaustive list of requirements. For a full break down of the requirements of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024