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SalaryThe service is working towards the Core 24 model. We are looking for highly dedicated nurses to join our Liaison Psychiatry Services at North Middlesex University Hospital. Our team provides a comprehensive specialist service to patients and carers in the general hospital setting. You will be expected to work a shift system across a 24hr period seven days a week, primarily assessing patients that present with Mental Health problems, self-harm or as a psychiatric crisis. The main clinical responsibilities for the service include: the assessment of working age and older adults attending the Accident and Emergency Department and on acute wards with Mental Health problems; the assessment of people presenting with self-harm; alcohol and substance misuse problems, medically unexplained symptoms, antenatal and postnatal women with serious mental illnesses; to support clinical staff in NMUH working with patients with Mental Health problems. A significant component of this liaison psychiatry model involves teaching and training.
Previous experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable. We offer excellent staff support through clinical supervision and teamwork.
The main clinical responsibilities for the service include: the assessment of working age and older adults attending the Accident and Emergency Department and on acute wards with Mental Health problems; the assessment of people presenting with self-harm; alcohol and substance misuse problems, medically unexplained symptoms, antenatal and postnatal women with serious mental illnesses; to support clinical staff in NMUH working with patients with Mental Health problems. A significant component of this liaison psychiatry model involves teaching and training.
At Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) we provide integrated Mental Health and community health services to the people of North London, as well as some services regionally and nationally. We employ more than 3,300 staff, which makes us one of the largest employers in our area.
The Trust vision is to support healthy lives and healthy communities through excellent integrated mental and community healthcare. As a Trust we aim to attract, develop and retain people with the behaviours, skills and values that align with our vision for excellent and compassionate care , and our trust values; Compassion, Respect, Being positive, Working together.
This organisation is committed to offering flexible, modern employment practices which recognise that all staff need to strike a sensible balance between home and work life.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To receive referrals and undertake Mental Health assessments. Design and implement initial care plans for people with Mental Health or psychological problems in acute and rehabilitative medical care settings. Documenting such assessments in a way acceptable to the service provider.
- To communicate effectively with the Consultant and multidisciplinary team following assessment and implementation of the care plan.
- To work independently; this will include working alone out of normal hours and making key decisions about patient care whilst making use of relevant out of hours psychiatric and senior management on call services
- To carry out mentorship and supervision for nurse students where applicable
- To liaise with staff in a variety of settings, ensuring that teams are able to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of people with Mental Health problems in their care.
- To provide nursing advice and support for staff in hospital wards or A&E settings.
- To carry continuing responsibility for the initial assessment of care needs and to also support the management of a shared team caseload
- To ensure where appropriate that service users are referred for suitable follow-up care.
- To participate in informal and formal training to acute hospital staff
- To be familiar with and develop links with the range of Mental Health facilities and services available – Health, Social Services and Voluntary Sector.
- To maintain clear, concise and accurate notes on all patients referred to the liaison service. Developing and maintaining suitable data bases to contain this information. Providing such information on request.
- When appropriate to assist ward teams in completion of documentation supporting applications to the appropriate panel for consideration of future placements, providing specialist supplementary reports as required.
- To proactively work with patients, carers and ward staff to ensure access to the most appropriate care and to facilitate discharge as appropriate.
- Participate in professional group activities relevant to service and Trust requirements/activity.
