Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner to join their team. The role involves assessing patients with mental health needs and working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be established professionals with experience in crisis management and mental health assessment, and will benefit from opportunities for personal development and training.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for weekends and public holidays

Parking permit included

Opportunities for individual development

Qualifications

• Established Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
• Experience in acute, CMHT, or crisis home treatment teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with mental health needs and crises.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Participate in team meetings and reflective practice.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Communication

Crisis Management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

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Are you an established Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to grow your skill set? Our Liaison Psychiatry Service based within UHD would love for you to join their team!

As a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner you will be confident in your risk assessment skills, have excellent communication and work autonomously. Previous work within an acute, CMHT and/or crisis home treatment team with clinical skills relating to crisis management and assessment are essential. You will assess patients with mental health needs, self harm, presenting with psychosomatic disorders or a psychiatric crisis who are referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital.

In return you will get the innovative experience to work within the new hospital developments at the UHD sites. You will work in a well-established supportive team and have the opportunity to attend courses which support your individual development and growth as a practitioner.

Shift Patterns

Early - 7:30 – 15:30

Late – 13:00 - 21:00

Long day – 7:30 to 21:00

Nights – 20:30 – 8:00

Weekend and public holidays are at enhanced pay! Parking permit included!

For further information, please contact Louise Emeny-Senior on 0300 019 4379

You will be required to work effectively with both the multidisciplinary team, our Acute Hospital colleagues based in the general hospital, other mental health services and external supporting agencies.

You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, polices and guidance which underpin our clinical practice.

By joining Liaison Psychiatry as a Practitioner you will be offered a comprehensive induction period before starting in the role and be part of a continued developing service. You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision.

We strongly recommend and welcome informal discussions and visits to meet the team, please contact Lou Emeny-Senior - Team Leader on 0300 019 4379 or email [e-mail]

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Emeny-Senior Job title: Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 019 4379

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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