Liaison Psychiatry CNS – Band 7 (Autonomous Practitioner)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

West of England

On-site

GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Liaison Psychiatry to join the dedicated team in Bristol. You will conduct specialist mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and acute hospital settings, supporting patients presenting with self-harm, suicidality, behavioural disturbance and psychological distress.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will lead biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate care plans, provide

Qualifications

Registered Mental Health Nurse with minimum Band6 experience in Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis Services or similar acute mental health setting.
Experience leading specialist mental health assessments and care planning.
Ability to provide expert advice, leadership and training within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Undertake specialist nursing assessments in acute hospital settings, including self-harm and suicidality cases.
Lead assessment and management of complex mental health presentations.
Provide clinical leadership, supervision and staff development within the MDT.
Deliver education and training to acute hospital staff and promote best practice in mental health care.