Overview
In this role you support the Team Leader in developing and delivering MHLT services to those in acute mental illness, with carers in mind. You help run the team efficiently, providing leadership and supervision where appropriate. You will perform rapid crisis assessments and, when suitable, options other than admission, while ensuring 24/7 service availability. You also help maintain team processes, outcomes, and audit under the Team Leader’s guidance.
Responsibilities
- Support the Team Leader/MHLT Manager in sustaining inter-team and inter-agency communication
- Provide liaison relating to referrals and escalation to aid early identification of mental health issues in A&E or inpatient settings
- Maintain joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older People’s Community and other community teams
- Ensure relevant client care information is shared with the appropriate team and flag workload or practice concerns to the Team Leader
- Communicate effectively with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the public to encourage participation in care
- Liaise with other professionals for care planning and attend case conferences as appropriate
- Advise others on MHLT role and provide basic Mental Health training to non-mental health professionals
- Maintain client files in manual and electronic systems across hospital and trust platforms
- Document interventions promptly in line with HPFT policy and professional codes
- Carry out risk assessment and management activities; plan and evaluate care for clients in crisis in the community
- Assess clients meeting referral criteria and coordinate activities with other professionals and agencies
Key requirements
- Experience in acute and community settings for younger or older adults
- At least 2 years post-registration with at least 1 year at band 6
- Experience of risk assessment in acute/community settings
- Supervision skills and ability to work autonomously in the community
- RMN or Dip/BSc in Mental Health Nursing; DIPSW or equivalent
- Desirable AMHP training, Preceptorship/mentorship, Child protection training
- Effective communication
- Empathy and sensitivity in emotive settings
- Teamwork and relationship building
- Risk assessment in acute/community settings
- Care planning and care coordination
- Documentation in manual and electronic systems
Mental Health Liaison Assessor in Watford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
