Band 7 Mental Health Liaison Specialist Nurse - Bristol

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Later Life Liaison Psychiatry Team. This role involves assessing the care needs of older adults facing complex mental health challenges and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure effective treatment plans. You will play a vital role in providing education and support to both clinical staff and nursing students, enhancing the quality of care for patients within the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and advocating for vulnerable populations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in mental health assessments and care for older adults.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of care needs for patients with mental health issues.
• Develop and evaluate care programs as part of the MDT.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Mental health care

Consultation-liaison service

Teaching and education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Nursing degree

Job description

To provide an assessment of care needs of patients presenting with a range of mental health and psychological problems. From this, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the MDT.

Provide a comprehensive consultation-liaison service to clinical teams, assisting them to formulate safe plans of care and make decisions in cases where Later Life patients may be exhibiting complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge.

Initiate and participate in the teaching and educational programmes of clinical and non-clinical Acute Hospital staff. You will also provide teaching and develop learning opportunities for pre and post-registration nursing students.

The Later Life Liaison Psychiatry Team provides mental health assessments and care for Older Adults within North Bristol Trust (NBT). The post holder will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within the Trust supporting Later Life patients who present with multiple physical and MH comorbidities.

The post holder will utilise clinical expertise, education and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. The priority of the post holder will be undertaking specialist psychosocial assessments, reviews and advice regarding ongoing management of Later Life patients. This may include delivering a range of psychosocial interventions to individual patients and their families as appropriate.

The post holder will be assisting and supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations; at all times with a focus on advocating for our Later Life patients.

At AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), we are a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.