Paediatric Liaison Mental Health Practitioner - CAMHS Crisis CareNHS

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated registered Healthcare professional, such as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist?This is an exciting opportunity to join MFT CAMHS Crisis Care Service to support the development of the Paediatric Liaison Pathway (PLP). The post holder will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team including a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, and a range of Mental Health Practitioners. They will be a key part in improving the service for children, young people and their families admitted to paediatric wards across the MFT footprint (Wythenshawe Hospital, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital) with mental health needs.

This is a developing pathway within the CAMHS Crisis Care Service, which works with children and young people 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, between the hours of 8am-8pm. However, the post holder will primarily be expected to work across Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm to support the delivery and roll-out of the specific, developing pathway (Paediatric Liaison Pathway). There may be times where support across the pathways would be expected, namely the Rapid Response Pathway (72-hour input) and Home Treatment Pathway (up to 6-weeks intensive input).

Main duties of the job

CAMHS Crisis Care Service has continued to develop for a number of years, with the most recent development relating to the Paediatric Liaison Pathway (PLP). The aim of PLP is to reduce demand on core-CAMHS services to support paediatric ward staff with management of CYP admitted to the ward. We aim to ensure that in situations where CYP have been admitted to hospital that we are supporting them to be discharged in the safest, quickest way possible with the right resources in place in the community to prevent readmission.

The post holder will therefore be expected to have experience in offering assessment, support, signposting, and brief therapeutic intervention to children and young people admitted to paediatric wards. They will be able to complete ward assessments, manage discharge coordination, deliver robust and person-centred care and safety planning, and liaise with wider agencies.

Due to the nature of a developing service, the post holder will be required to be flexible at times to support the delivery of the Rapid Response and Home Treatment Pathway. They will additionally support in service development at an exciting time for CAMHS Crisis Care. Therefore, the post holder will be adaptable, determined, and creative in order to support the delivery of the service pathways.

Job description

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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.