Senior Mental Health Clinician

Job title:

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Company

NHS

Job description

The team work a shift pattern covering every day of the year, operating from 10:30 until 23:00 daily. Based in North Yorkshire Police control room, we function as mental health liaison with the police, providing information and advice to inform police decision making, we also carry out telephone triages with people presenting to the police in mental health crises and liaise with other mental health teams.18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.Main duties of the jobAct as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems.About usThis is a small and friendly team, working within north yorkshire police control room. Parking is available and free.Date posted23 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number346-NYA-228-24Job locationsNorth Yorkshire Police Control RoomFulford Road Police StationYorkYO10 4BYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAct as a mental health resource for North Yorkshire Police, to assist their dealing with people presenting in mental health crisis.Provide information and advice to police, to minimise unnecessary mental health demand to police.Carry out triage mental health assessments of people presenting to police in crisis.Maintain immediate and accurate clinical records on police and NHS computer systems.Person SpecificationRegistration, knowledge and skillsEssential

• Registered mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations
• Proven ability to work in MDT groups and partner agencies
• Experience of working with people in acute distress/ mental health crisis

Desirable

• Experience of working to support healthcare students

ExperienceEssential

• Proven ability to work as part of a clinical team

knowledge and skillsEssential

• Ability to work as a positive role model to partner organisations for mental health

QualificationsEssential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Person SpecificationRegistration, knowledge and skillsEssential

• Registered mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with people with complex mental health presentations
• Proven ability to work in MDT groups and partner agencies
• Experience of working with people in acute distress/ mental health crisis

Desirable

• Experience of working to support healthcare students

ExperienceEssential

• Proven ability to work as part of a clinical team

knowledge and skillsEssential

• Ability to work as a positive role model to partner organisations for mental health

QualificationsEssential

• Current professional registration with an approved professional body
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within agreed timescale.

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

York

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 04:50:57 GMT

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