Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen to join the Bolton Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) in the capacity of Team Manager for a 12 month period. The post holder will carry managerial responsibility for the team and be responsible for the overall standards which will include assessment of need and delivery of care. They will manage day to day operational tasks within the team, such as providing line management supervision and HR related tasks.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users’ and their carers.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of recovery. These principles will recognise the need to:
1. Promotes safe practice
2. Value the aims of service users
3. Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
4. Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
5. Value social inclusion
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, leadership, and development of a multi- disciplinary Mental Health Liaison Service (MHLS).
To maximise the efficiency of Royal Bolton Hospital (RBH) services for those people who present at the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) or are admitted electively or non-electively to the hospital medical wards with suspected mental health or co- morbid mental health difficulties through: -
6. A responsive service to the RBH, 24 hours per day, seven days per week for people suspected of having an underlying mental illness (either functional or organic).
7. Work with patients, carers, RBH staff and other care providers offering advice and support regarding care, treatment and ongoing management and support for patient with mental health difficulties both functional and organic difficulties.
8. Work with patients, carers and RBH staff offering advice and support regarding onward referral
9. Training and ‘on the job’ support for RBH staff regarding the care, management, and treatment of people with a mental health illness.
To participate as a member of the Urgent Care Leadership Team in the overall management of urgent care mental health services
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,690 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Staff benefits
10. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
11. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
12. Excellent pension
13. Cycle to work scheme
14. Salary sacrifice car scheme
15. Wellbeing programme
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
16. Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body, NMC, SWE, HCPC
Desirable criteria
17. Assessor/Mentorship Training
18. Post registration training in relevant field.
19. Leadership/Management training
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working within liaison psychiatry settings.
21. Management and supervision of staff
22. Effective team working within a multiagency framework.
23. Managing complaints / compliments.
24. Effective change management.
25. Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
26. Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area.
27. Assisting with effective budgetary management.
28. Evidence-based clinical practice with a range of presenting difficulties.
29. Evidence based and experience of reflective practice.
Desirable criteria
30. Experience in positive leadership of a team
Knowledge
Essential criteria
The post holder should have knowledge around: -
31. Recovery model
32. Mental Health Act (1983)
33. Relevant national policies and guidance
34. Evidence based and reflective practice.
35. Mental Capacity Act
36. Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child protection/safeguarding
37. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines.
38. Audit and research methods.
39. Clinical / managerial supervision
40. Understanding of ethical issues in relation to work with individuals suffering mental illness.
Desirable criteria
41. Awareness of the Trust's objectives
42. A knowledge of the Mental Health Liaison Service model and its effectiveness
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
43. Effective leadership qualities and management styles.
44. Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively.
45. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and form excellent working relationships.
46. Delegation and coordination.
47. Resource and budget management.
48. Clinical / line management supervision.
49. Ability to work to prioritise and work to deadlines.
50. Mentorship skills and record keeping.
51. Flexible approach / creative thinking
52. IT literacy
53. Ability to implement and maintain good standards of professional practice to ensure a quality and efficient service
54. The ability to promote good staff care by creating a supportive environment, which contains
Desirable criteria
55. Project management
56. Ability to formulate comprehensive reports
57. Presentation skills
Other requirements
Essential criteria
58. Flexible approach to working over a 24-hour service
59. Commitment to effective teamwork and service development
60. Good time management
61. Demonstrate continuous professional development
62. There may be an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role
See attached full detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
Essential criteria
63. Qualified professional (RMN/Social Worker/OT) with current registration with relevant professional body, NMC, SWE, HCPC
Desirable criteria
64. Post registration training in relevant field
Knowledge
Essential criteria
65. Effective leadership qualities and management styles.
Desirable criteria
66. A knowledge of the Mental Health Liaison Service model and its effectiveness
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government. Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.