Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Hounslow, Ealing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Social Workers to join their Liaison Psychiatry Services. The role involves undertaking assessments for patients with mental health needs and providing person-centred care. Applicants must be registered nurses and have a commitment to professional development. This position is based in Hounslow, offering a supportive team environment with high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Must possess good clinical skills and motivation for professional development.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients with mental health needs.
• Provide care for patients aged 16 and above, including those with dementia.
• Promote family involvement and facilitate discharge plans.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Opportunity

We are looking for dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join our Liaison Psychiatry Services. We have vacancies in two of the three boroughs covered by West London NHS Trust: Ealing and Hounslow. We provide services in Ealing Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.

Team

The teams have a mix of Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists, Trainee doctors, Foundation Year doctors, Liaison Psychiatry Practitioners and Team Administrators. Office spaces are within the acute hospitals we serve and excellent working relationships have already been developed with both acute Trust clinicians and managers.

What We Expect

If you have good clinical skills and are motivated to further develop your knowledge and practice, this role will suit you. You will join a team where learning and professional development are promoted. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously as well as being supported by the team. Team wellbeing and cohesion are high on our agenda as they are essential to providing quality care and improving patient and carer experience.

Our Standards

We pride ourselves on providing a standard of care that we would be happy for our loved ones and ourselves to receive. If this is your motivation as a practitioner, you will fit well in one of our teams and we will nurture your caring attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients who attend the Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department or are admitted on medical wards and have mental health needs. They may present with emotional problems, self-harm or in psychiatric crisis.
• Work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorder and a variety of psychological issues related to physical disorders.
• Provide care for all patients aged 16 and above, including CAMHS patients, patients living with Dementia, older adults and adult patients.
• Offer a person‑centred approach to patients’ treatment, recovery and well‑being, making autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems, with clinical support and supervision from more senior colleagues.
• Promote carer/family involvement where required or appropriate and liaise with colleagues from other areas of health and social care to coordinate and facilitate safe discharge plans.
• Offer formal and informal training to peers and acute trust colleagues to enhance patient care, and share views and ideas to improve service delivery.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing and Hounslow). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Candidate Pack and Person Specification

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025.