Older Adults Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Pennine Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Stockport is looking for a full-time Mental Health Practitioner to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Liaison Team. The role involves providing direct support to individuals in crisis while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Candidates should be Registered Mental Health Nurses with relevant experience in mental health care. This position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, alongside several employee benefits including generous leave and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health conditions prevalent in older populations.
• Understanding mental health assessment tools for older people.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and capacity legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health nursing advice and assessment.
• Carry out thorough assessments of service users' mental health needs.
• Triage referrals and allocate clinical priority.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Post registration short course

Job description

A leading mental health service provider in Stockport is looking for a full-time Mental Health Practitioner to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Liaison Team. The role involves providing direct support to individuals in crisis while collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Candidates should be Registered Mental Health Nurses with relevant experience in mental health care. This position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, alongside several employee benefits including generous leave and flexible working opportunities.