An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Mental Health Professional to join Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust as a Mental Health Liaison Clinical Lead (Band 7).
The post holder will provide senior clinical leadership within the Mental Health Liaison Service, working closely with acute hospital services and wider system partners to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based and person‑centred mental health care.
This role offers the opportunity to lead on clinical practice, workforce development, service improvement and integrated working across organisational boundaries, supporting seamless care for people accessing mental health services within acute hospital settings.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, advanced clinical knowledge, and a commitment to continuous service improvement in line with Trust values and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
* Provide senior clinical leadership within the Mental Health Liaison Service, working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary and multi‑agency framework to deliver safe, effective and high‑quality mental health care within acute hospital settings.
* Ensure assessments are completed in line with national key performance indicators and provide clinical oversight, leadership and support to the team.
* Support continuous service improvement, ensure completion of mandatory training, and provide both clinical and managerial supervision.
* Analyse and use data to monitor performance and inform quality improvement.
Working for our organisation
We provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. Our vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
Benefits and opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Access to continued professional development.
* Involvement in improvement and research activities.
* Health and wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
Inclusion
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Multidisciplinary Working
* Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across organisations.
* Manage conflict and consider other professionals’ perspectives.
* Chair and participate in professionals meetings in relation to complex cases.
* Act as a conduit between the mental health trust and acute hospital in relation to patient care.
Policies and Procedures
* Participate and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines for the Mental Health Liaison service.
* Ensure that Trust policies and, where required, acute trust policies are adhered to.
* Observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act.
* Lead and participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures, contributing to the writing of shared care guidelines.
Personal and Team Development
* Utilise resources and incorporate research into evidence based practice where applicable.
* Keep abreast of, apply and advise on national and local guidelines and initiatives relating to mental health service provision.
* In conjunction with the Service Manager undertake responsibility for the continuous improvement of the Mental Health Liaison service.
* Identify opportunities for local service development and manage and lead the process of change.
* Use a range of clinical and managerial supervision and provide supervision to junior members of staff.
* Ensure team compliance with mandatory training requirements.
* Provide support and training to acute hospital staff across a range of topics in relation to mental health.
* Maintain an up to date professional portfolio and personal development plan.
* Lead on the induction process of staff.
* Chair team and service meetings and teaching sessions.
* Undertake audit and evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Service.
* Provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds.
General Duties of all post holders
* Undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
* Be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
* Work towards the Trust’s strategic goals.
Standards of Business Conduct
* Comply with the organisation's standing order and standing financial instructions.
* Deal honestly with colleagues, patients, relatives and suppliers.
* Ensure behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with Trust position, duties and responsibilities.
* Support the development of performance standards within the service/department.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and members of the public.
Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities
* Carry out duties in accordance with Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity.
* Treat all staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.
Safeguarding
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
* Promote the welfare of children and young people and protect adults.
* Engage with safeguarding training and report safeguarding concerns.
Professional and Personal Development
* Attend mandatory training and induction programme.
* Participate in a formal appraisal and yearly review with manager.
* Take responsibility for own professional development with support from Trust.
Confidentiality and Information Governance
* Maintain confidentiality of patient and service user information.
* Adhere to data protection laws, including GDPR.
Health and Safety at Work
* Take reasonable care of health and safety of self and others.
* Report incidents via Trust Incident reporting system.
* Follow no smoking policy and audit control of risk.
Infection Control
* Observe Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and best practice guidelines.
Person specification
* Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD – RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Substantial experience as a liaison mental health practitioner at Band 6 or above in the general hospital setting.
* Experience of multidisciplinary working in mental health care with complex cases.
* Experience of providing day to day clinical leadership and operational management.
* Experience of supervising junior staff.
* 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.
* Competence in developing and delivering training packages relating to mental health.
* Good understanding of clinical governance and quality oversight.
* Ability to work in a high pressure clinical environment.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
* Evidence of well-developed mental health assessment skills and risk assessment and management skills.
* Experience in chairing professional meetings and providing clinical supervision to junior team members.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire others.
* Flexibility to work within a 7 day service and up to 8pm including bank holidays.
* Willingness to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Registered General Nurse / Qualification related to physical health.
* Experience of working in mental health liaison services, mental health inpatient or community settings.
* Experience of managing budgets and triaging referrals.
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