Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

NHS Jobs; Woolwich; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care within an experienced team. The post emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, and evidence-based practice, with opportunities for professional development.

The role requires prereceptorship and registration as an approved NMC mentor, with ongoing education and cross-organisational collaboration supported by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with preceptorship and registered as an approved NMC mentor.
• Deliver high quality safe nursing care in line with the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Support professional development through clinical appraisal and postgraduate study.

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop clinical leadership and practice.
• Foster a positive learning environment and cross-organisational collaboration.
• Encourage junior team members through supervision and mentorship.
• Contribute to ongoing educational programmes for staff.
• Lead and manage nursing care to ensure high standards.

Skills

Outstanding assessment and clinical

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Leadership and management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Outstanding assessment and clinical skills as an independent clinician
• In depth knowledge of mental health signs and symptoms and the frameworks that support mental health practice
• Good communication skills and ability to easily engage with people
• Team working and professional development
• Leadership and Management skills

The Psychiatric mental health liaisonrole is suitable for Registered Nurses who have successfully completed preceptorship and have registered as an approved NMC mentor. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. You will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Your professional and personal development will include further postgraduate study and you will be encouraged and supported by your line manager to undertake Masters programmes. As a senior nurse working within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross organisational working.

£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust