Job summary
- Main area
- Hospital Liaison Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 376-NLTT-0163
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Oaks
- Town
- Scunthorpe
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/08/2025
Employer heading
Liaison Team Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will be based within North Lincolnshire supporting the operational oversight of Liaison Services. This consists of two different teams: Hospital Liaison and Care Home Liaison.
Hospital Liaison Mental Health Services are specialist services providing mental health care in a physical health setting. This role is providing a liaison mental health service to Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, based at Scunthorpe General Hospital and operates as part of a Core24 Model, providing 24/7 services.
Care Home Liaison Services offer direct access for care homes to specialist mental health services for appropriate and timely assessment of the needs of a person living in a care home. The team covers the geographical area of North Lincolnshire and work in collaboration with other multidisciplinary team members to provide a safe and effective service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide support to the service manager to meet the aims and objectives of the service including deputising and delegated responsibilities.
- To provide support to the service manager in the effective day to day management of the team within the resources available and agreed governance frameworks
- To have operational oversight in ensuring the Team meet the Evidence-Based Treatment Pathway (EBTP) Clock recommended response times for mental health crisis as informed by NICE Guidance.
- Person-Centred/Coordination of Service users care:
- Ensure the safety and quality of the service user’s journey by effective planning and co-ordination of the episode of care, including the smooth transition to other settings.
- Ensure effective admission or referral/discharge planning with relevant multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams as required or ensure robust referrals / access to services are in place with a regular review of caseloads within the team(s
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates commitment to continuous development and preparation for leadership
- ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification or mentor qualification appropriate to discipline
- Management or leadership qualification/ training and/ or willing to work towards obtaining this as professional development
Desirable criteria
- Management or leadership qualification and/or training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post registration experience at a Band 6 level or above within Adult or Older Adult Mental Health Services
- Demonstrable management or supervisory experience
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of staf
- Experience of supporting performance management and identifying training needs of staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natasha Jarrett
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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