Acute Mental Health Liaison Practitioner (24/7)

NSFT; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house & external training programs

Career progression

Starting annual leave 27 days rising 3

NHS discounts

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) East Suffolk Mental Health Liaison Service in Ipswich is seeking highly motivated mental health practitioners to provide specialist assessment, risk management, and short-term interventions within an acute hospital setting. The role supports a 24/7 service, with shifts including long days and nights.

You will assess referrals from Ipswich Hospital, contribute to discharge planning, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
• Recognised Leadership/Management training
• Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Risk assessment

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Decision making

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) East Suffolk Mental Health Liaison Service in Ipswich is seeking highly motivated mental health practitioners to provide specialist assessment, risk management, and short-term interventions within an acute hospital setting. The role supports a 24/7 service, with shifts including long days and nights.

You will assess referrals from Ipswich Hospital, contribute to discharge planning, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely,