Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner — 24/7 ED Response

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner for the Leighton Hospital site. The role focuses on prompt assessments and supporting treatment delivery within ED 4-hour targets and NHS England response times.

The post involves contributing to staff education on mental health issues, safeguarding frameworks, and the Mental Health Act. The service operates 24/7 with a rotational pattern of days and nights and welcomes applicants from mental

Qualifications

• Registered professional qualification in MHN/LD/Social Work/OT with regulatory registration.
• Experience in liaison psychiatry or equivalent.
• Experience of working in acute care settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt assessments and support treatment delivery within the ED 4-hour target framework.
• Contribute to education and training of acute care staff around mental health issues and related acts.
• Support 24/7 service delivery in a rotational pattern of days and nights.

Education

Registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing

Registered professional qualification in Learning Disabilities

Registered professional qualification in Social Work

Registered professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner for the Leighton Hospital site. The role focuses on prompt assessments and supporting treatment delivery within ED 4-hour targets and NHS England response times.

The post involves contributing to staff education on mental health issues, safeguarding frameworks, and the Mental Health Act. The service operates 24/7 with a rotational pattern of days and nights and welcomes applicants from mental