Job Description

An exciting Band 7 opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified liaison practitioners to apply for a Band 7 team leader role for the Psychiatric Liaison Team at Northwick Park Hospital, commencing as soon as possible. The opportunity is open to registered mental health nurses, social workers or occupational therapists. The successful applicants will be expected to able to work either on a rotating shift patterns (day and nights) shifts or 9-5 shifts to ensure that there is provision of leadership in the liaison team 24/7.



The post is open to staff with Band 6 experience. They must be able to show evidence that they have extensive relevant experience and possess the skills and knowledge necessary for this challenging role.



The applicant must have excellent clinical skills, be able to demonstrate an ability to complete comprehensive mental state examinations, thoroughly assess risk, formulate safe and effective risk management plans and document this clearly and concisely. It is desirable that they have experience of working with older adults patients. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management and leadership of the team, working with the medical staff and the team manager to ensure safe and effective implementation of service developments relevant to the team. Also key to the role will be ensuring safe and effective use of the Mental Health Emergency Centre (MHEC)



The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.



The post holder must have a warm and friendly disposition and have very excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must also be confident and motivated, flexible and be able to show initiative. They must be robust and resourceful and willing to work outside their comfort zone in an environment which can be demanding and stressful.



You will be a key player of the multidisciplinary team, offering specialist psychiatric advice in the acute hospital setting. You will be well supported by an established team which includes three consultant liaison psychiatrists , a clinical team manager, other band 7 nurses, psychiatric liaison nurses, an alcohol specialist nurse, providing a 24/7 on-site psychiatry service in London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.



The Psychiatric Liaison team also works closely with the Mental Health Emergency Centre (MHEC). The successful candidate will be expected to work some rostered shifts in the MHEC as the MHEC RMN.



See attached Job description for detailed description of Role and main duties / responsibilities of the Team Leader role.



There's a place for you at CNWL. In return we will offer you the following;



Flexible working opportunities where possible to encourage a healthy work/life balance



Commitment from the team to develop you. Just for you there will be one month induction including time with co-located teams; HTT, FRT, Perinatal - as well as this you will have opportunity to have training with other medical teams at NWP on request - Emergency department / acute medicine / integrated medicine / surgery.



Specialised training within the team includes Drug and alcohol / older adult assessment / biopsychosocial assessment / structure of handover to other professionals.



Opportunities to shadow our neighbouring services including HTT, First Response Service and many more allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients



Mentoring and coaching sessions with team leaders supporting you with your development and growth into the role



We have a Liaison summer school which is all you need to know about Liaison which we encourage you to do which runs for 5 days



Clear objectives and pathway to develop your career further

Excellent staff benefits :

our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.



GENERAL



To ensure that the Psychiatric Liaison Team at Northwick Park Hospital delivers a consistent, responsive, high quality and user friendly service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



To provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, management and clinical support to the Psychiatric Liaison Team.



To provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in all areas of responsibility for staff, service users and carers.



To work closely with the Team Manager, the Consultant Psychiatrists and other senior members of the Team to develop the Psychiatric Liaison Service.



To regularly undertake delegated managerial responsibilities and duties, and to deputise for the Team Manager in his/her absence or as required.



Enable the provision of evidence based assessment and treatment that incorporates cultural preferences, health beliefs, behaviours and traditional practices as well as respecting differences in relation to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion and disability.



To enable joint delivery of specialist mental health education to Acute Trust staff to increase awareness, empower and enable, promote the specialist skills of mental health professionals with the ultimate aim of improving the service user experience in an Acute Trust setting.



To work jointly with the Consultant Psychiatrists and local Lead Psychologists to ensure that the links between Psychiatric Liaison and Clinical Health Psychology are maintained and developed and that the many areas of joint interest are taken forward in an effective joined-up manner



To work closely with all key stakeholders regarding the enhancement of the interfaces between the Psychological Medicine Service Line, other CNWL Service Lines and the Acute Trusts



To provide leadership in developing and management of the Mental Health assessment lounge and improving patient experience.



To provide clinical assessment and review of patients transferred to the MHEC.



To manage the day to day running of the MHEC on certain shifts including medication administration, review of complex cases and liaising with outside services to facilitate safe discharge plans.



CLINICAL



To ensure that clinical practice is based on clinical guidelines and best evidence.



To monitor standards of clinical practice within the Team and ensure that the objectives for Clinical Outcomes are met.



To ensure high standards of assessment and treatment within the Psychiatric Liaison Team by monitoring and developing standards of service to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality care.



To maintain a coherent and robust clinical governance structure within the Team and contribute to the acute sector Clinical Governance frameworks.



To provide reliable , relevant accessible and timely information about the care and treatment provided to patients , and the patient experience



To support the Team Manager in the identification of innovative approaches to the management of mental health breaches and delayed discharges



To ensure the safe and effective delivery of high quality health and social care to patients, utilising the knowledge and skills of the staff whilst recognising and helping to manage their stress in this demanding area of work.



To ensure compliant discharge of the legal responsibilities of the Mental Health Act 2003 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by the Team and to advise our Acute colleagues where necessary.



To recognise and promote the role of advocacy, autonomy and self-empowerment in the care of service users and ensure promotion of the recovery model within the team.



After receiving appropriate training, the post-holder will act as the safeguarding Lead for the team and a will be a source of knowledge and advice for team members providing care to vulnerable adults and children.



To ensure that the service always involves carer's and families in the treatment, management and the formulation of care and treatment plans.



The post holder to have accurate data on the Team performance and will report weekly to the Team Manager.



Contact information for team manager can be found below for further queries.