ICU Mental Health Liaison Nurse – Critical Care Specialist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare trust in Greater London seeks a Critical Care Specialist Mental Health Liaison Nurse to provide expert mental health nursing and family support in a critical care environment. The nurse will conduct assessments, manage crises, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, this role enhances the psychosocial care of critically ill patients and their families. Excellent supervision and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Clinical and professional supervision

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive experience in crisis care.
• Ability to evaluate complex psychosocial needs of patients.
• Experience in managing acute risk related to mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health nursing care, including capacity assessments.
• Act as the primary liaison for families and offer emotional support.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Crisis management

Capacity assessments

Collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Post-graduate/master's level

Training in trauma-informed care

Job description

A prestigious healthcare trust in Greater London seeks a Critical Care Specialist Mental Health Liaison Nurse to provide expert mental health nursing and family support in a critical care environment. The nurse will conduct assessments, manage crises, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. With a focus on trauma-informed practices, this role enhances the psychosocial care of critically ill patients and their families. Excellent supervision and professional development opportunities are offered.