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Liaison Psychiatry Team Lead

Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Location
Newport
Salary
£41,659 to £47,673 a year per annum
Closing date
13 Feb 2023

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Profession
CBT therapist
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for a conscientious and compassionate individual to fulfil the role of the Team Leader for the Liaison Psychiatry service based the Grange University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a developing service. Whilst the role is predominantly Monday to Friday there will be some expectation to work on weekends and evenings due to the demands of the service.

The post holder will ensure the comprehensive provision of a cost effective, accessible, appropriate and responsive mental health service to service users with mental health needs that attend the acute district hospitals. They will be responsible for the implementation of the Mental Health and Recovery and Rehabilitation strategy within the service and develop policies and protocols to support the associated principles and values.

The post holder will carry the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and quality assurance and provide specialist knowledge and management around the risks of patients who present in crisis and ongoing mental health needs.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this role then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Establish and maintain effective care through the holistic and comprehensive assessment of service user's needs, planning, implementation, and review in accordance with care and Treatment Planning (CTP) policy and procedures.

To work within the policies, procedures and guidelines set out by the Health Board and professional bodies. Operate within the guidelines set by the National Service Framework (NSF), Clinical

Governance, Risk Management and NICE guidelines.

Working collaboratively with Partnership Organisations to complete comprehensive risk assessment and risk management plans in accordance with Health Board policy and guidance. This will involve providing and communicating highly complex and sensitive information in relation to individuals who area high risk of self-harm and suicide and potentially harmful to others, covering a spectrum of patients with co-morbid, complex and special needs.

To ensure multi-disciplinary working by utilising other professionals to enhance care and provide information and feedback for multi-disciplinary review and referral meetings.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification Qualifications Essential
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Degree level qualification or experience
  • Evidence of continuous Professional Development
Desirable
  • Nurse Prescriber
  • Master's Degree in Clinical Practice
Experience Essential
  • Extensive Post Registration experience
  • Staff caseload supervision
  • Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience, which demonstrates effective clinical leadership with a reputation for clinical excellence
Desirable
  • Evidence of leading change or new initiatives and/or other service development
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
  • Ability to work autonomously under own initiative
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan
  • Good conflict resolution skills


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