Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner 24/7 Crisis Care (Weekend Pay)

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner in Dorchester. You will assess patients referred from the Emergency Department and hospital wards with mental health needs, self-harm, or psychiatric crises, and address psychosocial issues related to physical disorders.

Applicants must have current registration (NMC/HCPC), crisis management experience, and be able to work autonomously within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with applicable registration (NMC/HCPC).
• Clinical supervision training or equivalent.
• Qualification in psychosocial interventions/CBT.
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/assessing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred from the Emergency Department and hospital wards.
• Deal with mental health problems, self-harm, or psychiatric crises.
• Work with psychosocial and physical health related issues in a multidisciplinary setting.

Education

RMN/NMC HCPC registration & professional registration

Clinical Supervision training

Psychosocial Interventions/CBT qualification

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching/assessor qualification

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner in Dorchester. You will assess patients referred from the Emergency Department and hospital wards with mental health needs, self-harm, or psychiatric crises, and address psychosocial issues related to physical disorders.

Applicants must have current registration (NMC/HCPC), crisis management experience, and be able to work autonomously within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.