Acute Mental Health Liaison Practitioner (24/7)

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS pension

In-house & external training

Career progression

27–33 days annual leave + bankholidays

Staff physio service

NHS discounts

Descripción de la vacante

NSFT East Suffolk Mental Health Liaison Service at Ipswich Hospital provides specialist mental health assessment, risk management and short-term intervention for patients presenting with various mental health needs. The service operates 24/7 to support timely, person-centred care within the acute hospital environment.

Applicants will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, manage risk, deliver brief interventions and contribute to discharge planning, while collaborating with a

Formación

• Must have post-qualification experience in acute mental health and crisis management
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting is desirable
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Assess and manage risk of harm to self or others, including suicide and self-neglect
• Provide evidence-based brief interventions, advice, and signposting to appropriate services
• Offer support and education to acute hospital colleagues in managing mental health presentations
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation
• Support timely discharge planning, including mental health input to complex cases
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to shared clinical decision-making

Descripción del empleo

NSFT East Suffolk Mental Health Liaison Service at Ipswich Hospital provides specialist mental health assessment, risk management and short-term intervention for patients presenting with various mental health needs. The service operates 24/7 to support timely, person-centred care within the acute hospital environment.

Applicants will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, manage risk, deliver brief interventions and contribute to discharge planning, while collaborating with a