Overview
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
The post holder will 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. They will play a central role in ensuring the service operates in a coordinated, responsive and person-centred manner, supporting integrated care pathways between Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, acute hospital services and wider partner organisations.
The Clinical Lead is responsible for leading the Mental Health Liaison Team to ensure that assessments are completed in line with national key performance indicators. The role provides clinical oversight, leadership and support to the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care. Working in partnership with the Service Manager, the post holder will support continuous service improvement, ensure completion of mandatory training, and provide both clinical and managerial supervision. The role also includes responsibility for analysing and using data to monitor performance and inform quality improvement.
Job summary
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
The post holder will 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. They will play a central role in ensuring the service operates in a coordinated, responsive and person-centred manner, supporting integrated care pathways between Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, acute hospital services and wider partner organisations.
The Clinical Lead is responsible for leading the Mental Health Liaison Team to ensure that assessments are completed in line with national key performance indicators. The role provides clinical oversight, leadership and support to the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care. Working in partnership with the Service Manager, the post holder will support continuous service improvement, ensure completion of mandatory training, and provide both clinical and managerial supervision. The role also includes responsibility for analysing and using data to monitor performance and inform quality improvement.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
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 would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Benefits
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Multidisciplinary Working: Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team across organisations, a team approach to service delivery. To be able to manage conflict and consider other professionals perspectives in the best interests of individuals referred to the service. To chair and participate in professionals meetings in relation to complex cases. To act as a conduit between the mental health trust and acute hospital in relation to patient care.
Policies and Procedures: To participate and contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and guidelines for the Mental Health Liaison service. To ensure that Trust policies and where required acute trust polices are adhered to. To observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act. To lead and participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures, contributing to the writing of shared care guidelines.
Personal and Team Development: To 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. In conjunction with the Service Manager identify opportunities for local service development and manage and lead the process of change. To participate in Trust wide initiatives to improve practice. Have the ability to use a range of clinical and managerial supervision and to provide supervision to junior members of staff. Ensure team compliance with mandatory training requirements. Lead on providing support and training to acute hospital staff across a range of topics in relation to mental health. To maintain an up to date professional portfolio and personal development plan. To lead on the induction process of staff. To chair team and service meetings and teaching sessions. To undertake audit and evaluation of the Mental Health Liaison Service. To provide mentorship, education and training to learners from a range of professional backgrounds. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
General duties of all post holders: To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.
Standards of Business Conduct
The post holder will be required to comply with the organisation’s standing orders and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly with the organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relatives and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside and outside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/or responsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of the performance standards within the service/department to ensure the service is responsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and where appropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff, patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carries out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner. All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant body.
Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities
The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with colleagues, service users, members of the public and all other stakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality and diversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for treating 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. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutory duty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protect adults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, is mandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarise themselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns and familiarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek further guidance.
Professional and Personal Development
The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities by attending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversations review with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / training objectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on a regular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintain progress in the service delivery. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development and will be supported by the Trust to achieve development opportunities as appropriate.
Confidentiality and Information Governance
Confidentiality is of prime importance. In the normal course of duties, the post holder will have access to confidential documents and information relating to patients, service users, staff and contractors, as well as information of a commercially sensitive nature. Such information should not be communicated to anyone outside or inside the NHS unless done in the normal course of carrying out the duties of the post. Disciplinary action will be considered where a breach of confidence has been established. All information obtained or held during the post-holder’s period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure under legislation at the Trust’s discretion and in line with national rules on exemption. The post holder must maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date. The post holder must only access information, whether paper, electronic or in other media, which is authorised to them as part of their duties. The post holder must work to the requirements of data protection laws as applicable to the UK, which includes the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Health and Safety at Work
The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the Trust in adhering to statutory and departmental safety regulations. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they do not intentionally or recklessly misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interests of health safety or welfare e.g. misuse of equipment. The post holder is required to contribute to the control of risk and must report immediately, using the Trust Incident reporting system, any incident, accident or near miss involving patients, service users, carers, staff, contractors or members of the public. All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy. Infection Control: Infection Prevention and Control is the responsibility of all Trust staff. All staff members have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and employees against the risk of acquiring health care associated infections by consistently observing Trust Infection Prevention and Control Policies and procedures and best practice guidance in order to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
* First level registration
* Appropriate post graduate diploma or post registration equivalent.
* Evidence of Continual Professional development
* Leadership specific training
Desirable
* Educated to degree level
* Accredited skills training
* Trained to deliver psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
* People management experience
* Substantial experience of working in a health or social care setting
* Experience at Band 6 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
* Previous experience of working in a home treatment service
Knowledge
Essential
* Good understanding of Mental Illness
* Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
* Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
* Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services
Skills
Essential
* Ability to manage and implement change
* Ability to provide leadership to the clinical team and work within a management team framework
* Ability to supervise and support qualified and unqualified staff in relation to managing complex clients
* Ability to manage high expressed emotions and severely challenging behaviours
* Ability to provide appropriate education and training to qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate
* Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
Work related circumstances
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts
* Ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital, Oasis Building
Poplar Grove
STOCKPORT
SK27JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
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