Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in England is seeking a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner for its Liaison Psychiatry Service based at Leighton Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality risk assessments and supporting staff education on mental health issues. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex mental health difficulties and come from a relevant background such as mental health nursing or social work. Applicants are encouraged to submit early due to a fixed start date each month, and the trust is committed to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for eligible applicants

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with complex mental health difficulties.
• Background in mental health nursing, social work, learning disability or occupational therapy.
• Robust supervision and support for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality risk assessment to patients in A&E.
• Support education and training for acute care staff.
• Enhance the Liaison Psychiatry Service.

Skills

Engaging with patients in distress

Risk assessment

Mental health knowledge

Support and supervision

Education

Background in mental health nursing, social work, learning disability or occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

The Liaison Psychiatry Service based at Leighton Hospital has a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner vacancy. We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals with an excellent track record in engaging people in distress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality risk assessment and a compassionate approach to patients and families/carers presenting to A&E or admitted to hospital.
• Respond promptly to assessments and assist treatment delivery within ED 4‑hour targets and NHS England response 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 as part of the Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with patients with complex mental health difficulties.
• Background in mental health nursing, social work, learning disability or occupational therapy.
• Robust supervision and support for professional development.

Application Process

All new starters will commence in post on a fixed start date each month, following the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. Applications should be submitted early. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to eligible armed forces community applicants. Please contact the recruitment team via email or call <01244 393100>.

Equal Opportunities

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you meet Equality Act 2010 criteria, answer ‘YES’ to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme question.