Liaison Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Worker) East Staffs

NHS; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Mental Health Practitioner in a forward-thinking healthcare service. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing holistic mental health support across various hospital sites. With a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality assessments and interventions. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. If you are ready to make a difference in your community, this role is for you!

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Up to 33 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Paid travel time

Lease car options

Salary sacrifice car schemes

Free parking

Annual flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health practitioner registered with a professional body.
• Experience in managing suicide risk and providing therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and risk assessments for patients.
• Provide consultancy and support training for acute Trust staff.
• Facilitate safe discharge of patients and manage mental health risks.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Risk Assessment

Therapeutic Interventions

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work

Additional Qualification in Psychological Therapies

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Our Liaison Psychiatry Service is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join our team and provide mental health services for all-age mental health presentations within the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) hospital sites.

It is an exciting time to join our team as we have recently been commissioned to operate a 24/7, 365-day service. This offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a professional background in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work who are interested in helping create a responsive and holistic mental health service. You must be fully qualified in the relevant profession and registered with the appropriate professional body.

We pride ourselves on offering extensive development opportunities, and you will receive strong support from the service to achieve your professional goals.

You will be based across Queen's Hospital, Burton, and the two community hospitals in Tamworth and Lichfield. Some travel across various locations and community settings will be required, and the ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the role's requirements is essential.

Shifts will cover a 24/7 rota. We support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed during the interview process.

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of this role is to provide mental health assessments, risk assessments, and treatment, focusing on high-quality assessment and treatment of patients presenting with mental health issues within physical healthcare settings.

You will be expected to:

1. Provide indirect patient care through formal and informal consultancy, supporting training for acute Trust staff regarding mental health and wellbeing.
2. Offer specialist assessment and care planning in collaboration with service users and carers, including evaluation of treatment plans and discharge planning.
3. Facilitate the timely and safe discharge of patients and assist hospital staff in managing mental health risks in the acute setting.
4. Develop formulations based on individual care needs; implement and evaluate care programs; communicate plans and updates effectively to patients, families, and clinical colleagues.
5. Conduct thorough risk assessments and promote positive risk-taking to enhance quality of life and independence.
6. Deliver interventions aligned with care plans and pathway guidance.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities. In return, we offer:

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus options to purchase additional leave
• Health and wellbeing resources and support
• Paid travel time between patients for community team roles
• Lease car options, fully insured and maintained, with mileage reimbursement
• Salary sacrifice car schemes and bikes
• Free parking at trust sites
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Citizens Advice support and hardship fund assistance

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with staff networks to support your engagement and development.

Note: The use of AI in application forms will be monitored for fairness. Please disclose if AI tools were used in your submission.

Job responsibilities

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Refer to attached documents for the full job description and person specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• A qualified and registered mental health practitioner (degree or equivalent, minimum diploma level), e.g., nurse, OT, social worker
• Additional qualification or training in psychological therapies, such as CBT or solution-focused brief interventions
• Training or experience in managing suicide risk and risk management

Experience

• Extensive post-registration experience in various mental health settings, including working with distressed patients
• Experience providing therapeutic interventions in diverse settings, including crisis or liaison services
• Previous experience in Liaison Psychiatry services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring disclosure of any criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust