Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Bath

NHS Jobs; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner in Bath. The role focuses on assessing the mental health needs of patients with physical health problems, providing consultations, and supporting staff. Candidates should possess experience in mental health and excellent communication abilities. This position promotes professional development and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Ongoing training and professional development

Access to staff wellbeing services

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessments and treatment planning.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of psychosocial support and education.

Responsibilities

• Offer comprehensive psychosocial assessments to patients.
• Utilize physical health knowledge in treatment planning.
• Provide education and supervision to healthcare staff.

Job description

Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Bath

The team is composed of Specialist Practitioners skilled in assessing the mental health needs of individuals being treated for physical health problems and symptoms. We offer a supportive and inclusive work culture, ongoing training and professional development, access to staff wellbeing services, and flexible working hours if required.

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, join our team to help bridge the gap between physical and mental healthcare.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

• Offering comprehensive psychosocial and safety assessments to individuals aged 18 years and older, including older adults 65+, tailored to each patient's individual needs, covering a range of undifferentiated mental health and psychological problems, psychiatric illnesses, including dementia.
• Utilising physical health knowledge to support formulation and treatment planning.
• Providing a mental health consultation, liaison, and advice service.
• Supporting general hospital colleagues in decision-making about treatment and care in complex situations.
• Providing formal and informal education and clinical supervision to registered and unregistered staff.
• Representing mental health services within the general hospital.
• Establishing a communication structure between the hospital, secondary mental health services, primary care, and non-statutory services to ensure high standards of patient care.