Location: Chester, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 23 October 2024
Relocation Package: Up to £8,000 available (Terms and Conditions apply)
Job Summary
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the liaison psychiatry team based in Chester. The role extends across various services, including Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment, and Liaison & Diversion Services. You will be working in dynamic environments, offering comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for individuals presenting with co-morbid psychiatric conditions.
Main Duties of the Job
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary liaison team to provide biopsychosocial assessments and interventions in acute hospital settings.
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals experiencing crises in community settings, collaborating with police, NWAS, and Local Authorities.
- Deliver consultations and psychosocial interventions to patients aged 16 and older across various healthcare settings.
- Collaborate with teams such as Crisis Triage & Response, Liaison Psychiatry, and Street Triage Services.
About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
CWP delivers a broad range of health and care services to local communities, including mental health, learning disability services, and all-age disability care. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, CWP is committed to fostering a compassionate, inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be their best.
Benefits
- Relocation package of up to £8,000.
- Comprehensive three-week induction with the Prepare to Care programme.
- Opportunities for career development and further professional qualifications.
- Sponsorship available for international applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mental health consultations and advice to various departments within acute hospitals and community settings.
- Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and implement evidence-based psychosocial interventions.
- Work in partnership with crisis resolution teams, providing essential care to individuals in urgent mental health situations.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in mental health (RMN, AHP, Social Care).
- Post-registration experience or demonstrated competencies through a Personal Development Plan.
- Sound understanding of equal opportunities and professional development within mental health services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of the application process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
CWP welcomes applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with lived experience of accessing our services.
Job locations
Liaison Psychiatry AED Corridor, Countess of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application process ASAP. For any queries, contact the recruitment team at cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or call 01244 393100. Good luck.
Reference number: 373-SMH2149-A RR
