Adult Mental Health Practitioner

4 days ago


Central Otago, New Zealand Southern Health Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

The closing date is 22nd Dec 2024Job summaryWe are looking for innovative, motivated and compassionate mental health professionals to join the Mental Health Liaison Team within Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The service operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, therefore shift working including nights will be required. We would consider part time applications and fixed working patterns but please phone to discuss prior to application.You will be an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Professional who is able to work autonomously with patients over the age of 18, with either an acute mental health concern or worsening of a pre-existing condition. You will be able to conduct full, holistic biopsychosocial mental health assessments, undertake robust risk assessments and management plans, and develop collaborative recovery-focused care plans with patients and their carers. Working alongside our acute physical health colleagues at Queen Alexandra Hospital, you'll be an important figure in advocating for patients and promoting parity of esteem within the acute setting.The team is made up of a full MDT and includes mental health nurses, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, peer support workers, and health care support workers. It is a rich learning environment, with daily MDT meetings, reflective practice, round table discussions as well as more formal teaching sessions.Main duties, tasks & skills requiredTo provide specialist mental health assessments for working age adult patients and older people within Queen Alexandra Hospital.To effectively and efficiently provide psychological support to patients with mental health needs who are temporarily in crisis, or who have mental health needs as a result of their physical illness or as a result of being hospitalised.To advise non-psychiatry staff on the outcome of assessments and formulate a care plan based on clinical intervention and risk management.To provide time-limited liaison reviews when needed for those patients with more complex and enduring mental health needs whilst inpatient in Queen Alexandra hospital.Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Specialist Adult Mental Health services, Older Peoples Mental Health services and effectively liaise with multi-agency colleagues, patients, and their supporters.Contribute to the development and quality of clinical practice of liaison work with this client group at local and national levels.To provide mental health education, advice, and training to clinical staff and students at Queen Alexandra Hospital.To work various shift patterns participating in a flexible, 7 days per week rota on a shift rotational basis. The service operates over a 24hr period therefore covering night shifts will be essential.About usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.Job descriptionFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person specificationQualificationsEssentialRMN, Social Worker or Occupational TherapistEvidence of continuing professional developmentAn appropriate qualification to supervise students from your own professionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Professional RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.For help with your application, contact:Carol ****** schemeAgenda for ChangeBandBand 6Salary£35392.00 to £42618.00 YearlyContractPermanentWorking patternFull-TimeReference number348-PSE-6756Job locationsQueen Alexandra Hospital
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