Dynamic Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner - Part-Time Band 6

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner to join the Leighton Hospital team in Crewe. The role is part-time (22.5 hours, 3 days, 8am-4pm) and focuses on rapid assessments in the ED and admission settings, with involvement in NHS 4-hour targets.

You will work with patients, families and carers, providing robust supervision and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive Trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients with complex mental health difficulties is essential.
• Robust supervision and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt risk assessments for patients presenting to ED or admitted to hospital.
• Assist treatment delivery within the ED 4-hour targets and NHS response times.
• Support education and training of acute care staff around mental health issues.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Mental health nursing background

Social work background

Learning disability or occupational therapy background

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner to join the Leighton Hospital team in Crewe. The role is part-time (22.5 hours, 3 days, 8am-4pm) and focuses on rapid assessments in the ED and admission settings, with involvement in NHS 4-hour targets.

You will work with patients, families and carers, providing robust supervision and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive Trust environment.