We are looking for experienced Band 5/6 mental health nurse for one of the well-known Mental Health Trust in York. The trust is looking for enthusiastic and innovative Band 6 Acute Liaison Psychiatry Service (ALPS) Mental Health Liaison Nurse to be an active part of a team of trained and competent professionals in liaison Mental Health, who deliver a timely and compassionate assessment which effectively signposts service users with mental health issues, presenting in our General Hospitals.
Description:
The successful applicants will need to be excellent motivated practitioners, able to work within a General Hospital environment, respecting their views and methods, while simultaneously promoting Mental Health and collaborative working. In addition, close relationships and partnership working will be essential with other key stakeholders such as the Voluntary Care Sector, Local Authority, Blue light services and above all the service users and their families.
Other key areas of work that the applicant will need to focus on are trauma-informed care, ensuring older adults receive an equitable service, creating safe and inclusive pathways for the intoxicated service user, a focus on the increased risks for Perinatal service users, and linking into key services to counter the impact of social deprivation.
Experience:
- Mental health care/treatment relevant to service area.
- Relevant experience in acute mental health Nursing care.
- Working with adults presenting in mental health crisis.
- The role requires a minimum of 18 months post-qualified experience.
Skills:
- Can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge base of mental health conditions and their treatments, recovery principles, and person-centered care.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Programme Approach.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of physical health conditions and the complications that this can cause to patients experiencing mental ill health.
To apply to this role please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS/10196/RMN1