Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner at Leighton Hospital, dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in mental health nursing, social work or similar, along with extensive experience in mental health and crisis work. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year and requires prompt assessment and treatment delivery aligned with NHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings and crisis/liaison work.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Duty of Candour.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment within 4-hour targets.
• Support education and training of acute care staff.
• Enhance the Liaison Psychiatry Service.

Skills

Risk assessment skills

Compassionate approach

Mental health knowledge

Information technology skills

Education

Registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner at Leighton Hospital. Dynamic, motivated individuals with excellent risk assessment skills and a compassionate approach are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt assessment and treatment delivery within ED 4‑hour targets and NHS England times.
• Support education and training of acute care staff around mental health issues, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
• Enhance the Liaison Psychiatry Service and assist multidisciplinary working.
• Assist with crisis resolution and liaison work in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Essential

• A registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Social Work or Occupational Therapy with registration with the relevant regulatory body.
• Post qualification practice experience in mental health, extensive experience working in a variety of mental health settings and crisis/liaison work, and experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Up to date knowledge of national and local guidance relevant to Liaison Psychiatry Services (PLAN, Crisis Care Concordat, National Suicide Prevention Strategy, Parity of Esteem agenda, relevant NICE guidelines).
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Duty of Candour.
• Knowledge of sensitivity to equal opportunities.
• Sound knowledge of current professional staff development needs.
• Knowledge of the relationship between physical and mental health and of physical pathology.
• Information technology skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of further professional development.
• Recognised qualification in psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., postgraduate certificate in CBT).
• Understanding of Liaison Psychiatry KPIs.
• Best interest assessor or understanding of best interests.
• Knowledge of other agencies, Trusts, PCTs within the community and outside our Trust.

Rate and Contract

Permanent, Full‑time. Pay: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro‑rata.

Location

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ.

Application

Reference number 373‑SMH2531. Posted 19 December 2025.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services and from people of all backgrounds.