Liaison and Diversion Lead Practitioner - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will take a lead role in the development of clinical services for individuals accessing the GM Liaison and Diversion Service and will be a resource available for colleagues of all disciplines within the multi-disciplinary team.

To act as a resource and to provide specialist advice, training, guidance and consultation to other members of the GM Liaison and Diversion multi-disciplinary team and to other professionals in partner agencies.

The post holder will have extensive knowledge of the principles underpinning liaison and diversion, demonstrated by specific experience and academic knowledge.

To contribute directly and indirectly to improving the understanding of liaison and diversion to the benefit of all users of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the user group.

To provide specialist mental health advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to identification, formulation and intervention plans in line with health, social care and criminal justice pathways.

Implement clinical and case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Undertake a practitioner role as required to maintain direct assessment and care skills.