Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to take on a 12 month secondment or fixed term post as a job share, with our established multi-disciplinary Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) based at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH).



MHLT provides the Core24 service at JPUH for ages 16 and over. The multidisciplinary team includes Mental Health Practitioners (Nurses/Social

Workers), Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Psychiatrists and Admin staff.

Main duties of the job

MHLT work with patients with both mental health needs and complex physical health presentations. The team accepts referrals from the

Emergency Department and inpatient ward areas. You will work alongside our existing leadership team to line manage the team and need to be

confident with day to day operational management, supporting JPUH colleagues and HR processes. There is a requirement to regularly review

the teams performance and data and report into the wider care group.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward thinking individual who wants to be part of creating excellence; and who thrives on working in a

stimulating, high pressured, strongly supported environment.



There is a requirement to carry out complex risk assessments on a daily basis and you must be able to demonstrate expert skills and knowledge

of assessing patients who present in risks with complex needs. You will need to demonstrate confidence in following Safeguarding referral

processes where required and also working alongside external partners including JPUH, Police, NSFT inpatient and community teams, NCC,

NNUH, QEH, Wellbeing, MIND and others to establish robust care packages for our patients.



The Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) is a Core 24 liaison team that aspires to clinical, teaching and research excellence. We are a dynamic,

rapidly developing and evolving service covering service users aged 16 and over in a 500-bed busy general hospital.



The MHLT is the interface between physical and mental health working within the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) and the wider NSFT.

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of a wide range of professional expertise and skills with a vigorous culture of collaborative working. This

provides robust support in decision making; internal education and training; and assistance in your professional development.



This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established and clinically skilled team. MHLT are an energetic team who thrive on the fact that no work day is ever the same as the next. If you think that fits your skill set then please apply!

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip SW or Dip OT or equivalent, or HCPC registered

Desirable criteria

ILM certificate in management or equivalent Ongoing professional development working towards degree level Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice - Post basic teaching qualification #

Experience

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate experience at a senior clinical level including staff management/supervision experience. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Extensive experience with risk assessment and management. Mentoring Experience

Desirable criteria

Evidence of providing leadership in an acute care environment including service development #

Other

Essential criteria

Hold a valid driving license and the ability to travel.

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.