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Mental Health Nurse Band 6

On-site in Kettering & Northampton·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Kettering & Northampton
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

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The role

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join the Acute Liaison Mental Health Service (ALMHS) at Kettering General Hospital. As part of Northamptonshire's developing Crisis Pathway, you will provide specialist mental health assessment, risk management, intervention and liaison support to patients presenting in the Emergency Department and acute hospital wards.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with acute hospital colleagues, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure patients experiencing mental health crises receive timely, person-centred and recovery-focused care. You will play a key role in facilitating access to appropriate services, supporting safe discharge planning and improving outcomes for people with mental health needs.

Primarily based at Kettering General Hospital, you may occasionally be required to support other Crisis Pathway services across Northamptonshire, including Northampton General Hospital, in line with service needs.

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable and resilient mental health professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality care at times of greatest need.

Main duties of the job

Delivering comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, including suicide and self-harm risk management.Developing and implementing person-centred care and discharge plans.Providing specialist mental health advice and consultation to acute hospital staff and partner agencies.Working closely with community services, primary care, EMAS, Police and third-sector organisations to ensure effective care pathways.Supporting the appropriate use of the Mental Health Act and facilitating transfers to specialist services where required.Promoting mental health awareness through education, training and support for acute hospital colleagues.Contributing to service development and the delivery of therapeutic interventions across the hospital setting.Supporting and supervising junior staff and students, acting as a role model for high-quality clinical practice.Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.Participating in a 24/7 rota and providing cross-site cover across Northamptonshire's Crisis Pathway services as required.

About us

The Acute Liaison Mental Health Service (ALMHS) is a specialist, fast-paced team providing mental health assessment, intervention and support to patients presenting in crisis within Kettering General Hospital. Working closely with acute hospital colleagues and partner agencies, we help ensure patients receive timely, compassionate and recovery-focused care.

At NHFT, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while supporting our staff to develop, thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged.

This is a rewarding and varied role suited to a motivated practitioner who is confident working in busy and often challenging clinical environments. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and adaptable, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

The ALMHS team prides itself on being supportive, approachable and collaborative. We value open communication, teamwork and professional development, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, empowered and supported to deliver excellent care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner - Acute Liaison Mental Health Service (ALMHS)

Location: Kettering General Hospital (with occasional countywide working as required)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join the Acute Liaison Mental Health Service (ALMHS) at Kettering General Hospital. As part of Northamptonshire's Crisis Pathway, you will provide specialist mental health assessment, risk management, intervention and liaison support to patients presenting in the Emergency Department and acute hospital wards.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with acute hospital colleagues, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure people experiencing mental health crises receive timely, person-centred and recovery-focused care. You will support assessment, treatment planning, safe discharge and access to appropriate services, helping people receive the right care at the right time.

Working primarily at Kettering General Hospital, you may also provide support across other Crisis Pathway services in Northamptonshire as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide specialist mental health assessments, risk assessments and brief interventions for patients presenting in crisis. Support admission avoidance, timely discharge and appropriate onward referrals. Develop and implement person-centred care and discharge plans. Provide specialist mental health advice to acute hospital teams and partner agencies. Work collaboratively with community services, primary care, EMAS, Police and third-sector organisations. Assist with the application of the Mental Health Act and access to specialist services. Promote mental health awareness through training and education of hospital staff. Contribute to service development and therapeutic interventions within the hospital setting. Support, supervise and mentor junior staff and students. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. Participate in a 24/7 rota and provide cross-site cover where required. Ensure safeguarding, risk management and information-sharing processes are followed.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration. Degree-level qualification or equivalent. Minimum three years' post-registration experience within mental health services. Experience working with adults experiencing mental health crises and complex needs. Experience undertaking comprehensive mental health and risk assessments. Experience working with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation. Excellent communication, therapeutic engagement, problem-solving and time-management skills. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and make sound clinical decisions. Knowledge of the relationship between physical and mental health. IT competency and accurate clinical record-keeping skills. Ability to contribute to training, supervision and staff development. Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

Experience of policy development or review. Training in CBT-informed approaches, motivational interviewing or solution-focused interventions. Experience participating in audit, research or quality improvement initiatives.

Values and Behaviours

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and adaptable practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be approachable, professional, non-judgemental, committed to continuous improvement and passionate about improving outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Additional Information

The post holder will be expected to comply with Trust policies relating to confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, equality and diversity, health and safety, risk management and professional registration requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Registered Degree Level with mental health knowledge and experience.
Experience of working with service users in crisis.

Desirable

Experience of working with older people or those with complex health and social care needs.
Experience of working within Acute Liaison Psychiatry, Urgent care and Assessment Team, Urgent Care or Emergency Department services.
Experience of providing education, consultation or supervision to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Significant post-registration experience in mental health services (minimum 2 years) Band 6 liaison roles require recent mental health experience and the ability to undertake complex assessments for individuals presenting with mental health crises in acute settings.
Demonstrable ability to carry out comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments in acute hospital settings Acute liaison services require Band 6 nurses to conduct evidence-based mental health and risk assessments, particularly for individuals presenting after self-harm, with mood disorders, psychosis, dementia, or acute behavioural disturbance.
Experience of working with adults who have Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and a wide range of mental health diagnoses

Desirable

Advanced clinical skills in working with adults who are experiencing mental health crisis
Experience working within an Acute Liaison Psychiatry or Emergency Department mental health team Liaison psychiatry teams work across A&E, acute medical wards and need familiarity with fast-paced acute environments.
Experience providing clinical advice, education or support to multidisciplinary colleagues Liaison roles include an advisory and educational component, offering guidance to acute hospital staff to improve mental health care quality.
Experience supporting individuals with Drugs and Alcohol (substance misuse) issues, including assessment, brief intervention, and signposting to specialist services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.