Senior Liaison Mental Health Practitioner

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Band 6

Main area Mental Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hour service, shift work including nights) Job ref 311-T690-26-B

Site Springhill Unit Town Tameside Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department and
Medical wards in the Acute trust
To assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost all
patients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mental
health services in line with the core 24 model.
As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interface
between the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team’s gateway and assessment role.
To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff
in order to help them make appropriate decisions.

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient response to referrals from the Emergency Department and Medical wards in the Acute trust
To assess, risk manage and appropriately refer on and signpost all patients referred who need assessment and/or follow up from mental health services.
As part of the team to ensure the development of an effective interfaces between the team and other mental health services, and contribute to the development of the team’s gateway and assessment role.
To provide information and clinical support to police and ambulance staff in order to help them make appropriate decisions.
The role at times will involve working between the boroughs when service provision requires it

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are a registered mental health professional with experience in assessing and supporting individuals of any age, either children and young people, working age or older adults and would like to be part of a growing and developing service we would like to hear from you. You will be able to undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments, develop effective risk management plans, provide brief interventions and appropriately signpost and make onward referrals for individuals who come through the range of services within the general hospital. The role is extremely varied and provides a unique opportunity to develop skills across different service areas. The focus of the team is supporting people to receive high quality care in a holistic and person centered way. There is an emphasis on working with non-mental health colleagues within the hospital, sharing knowledge and skills and advocating for the mental health and wellbeing of service users.

As part of this dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary team you will also be involved in effective interfacing between teams, other mental health services and agencies such as the Police, NWAS and the local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the development of an expanding service offer supported by additional investment.

As part of the Liaison Mental Health service you can expect professional support and development in this exciting and challenging area of work. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team at Tameside General Hospital and will receive regular management and clinical supervision and have opportunities to engage in CPD. As a valued member of the liaison team you will be fully involved in all service developments and given opportunities to support quality improvement.

The service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so posts will be worked on a shift basis with 24 hour working required including bank holidays, weekends and some rotational night duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To assess the patient’s mental health needs and aid access to the appropriate service.
To help manage any presenting risks and liaise with any family and agencies as needed.
To ensure safe discharge of patients back to the GP where appropriate.
To participate in the prioritisation of referrals to the team and management of the workload.
To provide effective, evidence based assessments and short-term interventions (if appropriate) for people requiring a mental health service.
To be responsible for own record keeping standards and in-putting to information systems.
To participate in the service development of the team, and take part in team business and practice meetings.
To contribute to learning outcomes for student placements within the team.
To ensure adherence to operational policies and participate in audits to monitor quality of care.
To support recording of performance information and to look for opportunities to support the role; which will give impetus to fund it past its current term.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Professional registration in health or social care with up to date accreditation / CPD-RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level.
• Accredited skills based training.
• Training related to management skills, teaching, staff development and supervison

Knowledge

• Knowledge of national legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of evidence based/contemporary mental health practice.
• Ability to identify and co-ordinate effective risk assessment and management.
• Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS.
• Awareness of a range of evidence based interventions.
• Awareness of issues of liaison with Emergency Department / Medical wards.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience working in acute mental health services.
• Experience in working with children/young people
• Working in a Crisis/A&E Liaison Team.
• Providing Supervision
• Leading/co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Skills & Abilities

• Skills in Assessment/Care-management and Planning
• Experience/skills working in partnership with a broad range of colleagues, service users, and carers
• Skills in a range of evidence based practice.
• Demonstration of sound professional judgement & communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure.
• Ability to supervise staff, set standards, monitor performance and promote staff development
• Awareness of and commitment to, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Leadership skills/abilities
• Ability to use IT systems across PCFT

Work Related Circumstances

• Flexible working across division if necessary.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day period on a rotational basis

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace” This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete