Clinical Lead - Psychiatric Liaison Team
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Band 7 Main area Clinical Lead Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift work days and nights - 08:00-20:30 and 20:00-08:30) Job ref 201-25-623 Site Royal Cornwall Hospital Town Truro Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Strategic Themes
Great Care
* Care based on what matters to people.
* Care provided at home or close to home.
* Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
* Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
Great Organisation
* Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
* Technology enabled care.
* Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
* Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
Great People
* A place people love to work and feel valued.
* Living our values with staff (all voices count).
* Attract, grow and develop talent.
* Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
* Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
* Joined-up community services.
* Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
* Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a home office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Clinical lead to provide expert clinical knowledge and prompt bio psychosocial assessment and treatment for Royal Cornwall Hospital patients with mental health or self- harm problems.
You will provide expert clinical knowledge and skills supporting the safe and effective transition from acute hospital to appropriate community services for Royal Cornwall Hospital patients with mental health and self harm problems Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers autonomously and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams in both the acute hospital and community services.
You will participate in provision of the 24/7 service with inclusion on the clinical staff health roster for day shift working however some night shift working may be required to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
Be visible and approachable as an expert practitioner. Provide clinical, ethical, practical and legal advice to colleagues where appropriate. Act as a resource for colleagues within the Cornwall Partnership Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospital.
To be responsible for and lead on the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required. To be responsible for the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy. To be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and update of November 2008 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
Work closely with the Complex Care Teams at the point a person with dementia is admitted to hospital and requires initial assessment and care. To be responsible for ensuring that referrals to the service are processed and allocated accordingly.
Working for our organisation
Were an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve peoples physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, youll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in peoples homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
This role may be deemed as an Information Asset Owner in line with the Trust Information Risk Policy.
Person Specification Skills And Aptitude Essential Criteria
* Ability to work flexibly and independently in pressured clinical environments
Education Essential criteria
* Current professional registration NMC
* Professional qualification RMN
* Substantial and current experience and skills in acute mental health / risk assessment and care
Desirable criteria
* Substantial Liaison Psychiatry Nurse experience
* Experience of working with substance misuse
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust We Are Proud To Prioritise The Development Of Our People. To Support This, The Following Opportunities Are Available
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
* Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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