Liaison Psychiatry Senior Clinical Practitioner

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dartford seeks a Liaison Psychiatry Senior Clinical Practitioner to provide hospital-based mental health services. The successful candidate will assess and manage complex clients' needs, liaising with various healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment and care coordination, particularly for those with co-morbid conditions.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC pin required.
• Post-registration therapy qualification or willingness to pursue.
• At least one year of senior nurse experience (band 6 or above).

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessments of patients with mental health problems.
• Demonstrate risk management and safeguarding practices.
• Work autonomously in assessments and care planning.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Clinical supervision

Risk management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC pin

Masters level education

Practice Supervisor qualification/training

Job description

Go back Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Liaison Psychiatry Senior Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 06 July 2025

The purpose of the job is to provide a hospital-based mental health service to patients of the Acute Trust. The post holder will assess referrals made from the district hospital, work with a small caseload of complex clients, and liaise with referrers involved. They will offer training, consultation, and advice to colleagues working in the Acute hospital setting. The post-holder will enable timely triage, assessment, and intervention for those with co-morbid physical and mental illnesses, ensuring appropriate treatments are accessed where available.

Assessments will be completed within the framework of 1 hour for triage and 4 hours for a full LPS assessment.

As an expert practitioner, the post holder will also provide clinical supervision for band 6 practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Clinical: To provide biopsychosocial assessments of patients attending the hospital with known or suspected mental health problems, including dementia or delirium. Share expertise on mental health crises in over 65s. Work closely with the Acute Hospital Trust and Kent and Medway Partnership Trust teams to promote effective clinical care and good working relationships. Assess social needs that may be greater than mental or physical health needs and coordinate appropriate care plans. Demonstrate risk management and safeguarding practices, practicing safely and according to individual patient needs. Formulate comprehensive, multidisciplinary, integrated care plans and communicate these effectively. Involve carers when appropriate.

Assess and anticipate individual needs in crisis, taking appropriate action and communicating with relevant agencies. Report incidents as per Trust guidelines.

The post holder will work autonomously in assessments, care planning, and data collection.

About us

Join us in the Garden of England, where we offer professional development and a high quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, and specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good by the CQC.

Annually, we care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community-based individuals.

Our diverse team of over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities is committed to excellent care. Our mission is to deliver brilliant care through brilliant people, aiming to provide outstanding care in partnership with our communities.

Job responsibilities

Assess patients with suspected or known mental health issues, including dementia or delirium. Share expertise on mental health crises in over 65s. Collaborate with hospital and community teams to promote effective clinical care. Assess social needs and coordinate care plans. Practice safely with risk management and safeguarding, involving carers as appropriate. Work independently in assessments and care planning. Develop links with hospital colleagues, provide specialist assessments and interventions for adults with co-morbid illnesses, and act as an educational resource. Maintain high standards of practice and evaluate them regularly. Support service improvements, clinical audits, and incident reporting. Lead in specific clinical areas such as Neurodiversity, Triage, substance misuse, dual diagnosis, Dementia/Delirium, and others. Lead on clinical development of band 6 staff and build trusted relationships with hospital colleagues. Complete clinical inductions and promote understanding across services. Engage in service improvements with increased service user and carer involvement, including PREM & CREM feedback.

Communications and working relationships: Communicate effectively with the liaison team and hospital staff. Maintain accurate records, provide assessment reports, and liaise with other professionals and agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC pin
• Post-registration therapy qualification or willingness to pursue one
• Masters level education or equivalent experience
• Practice Supervisor qualification/training
• Additional specialist qualifications in areas like ASD, Dual diagnosis, Dementia, etc.

Experience

• At least one year of senior nurse experience (band 6 or above)
• Experience working with individuals using therapeutic approaches like CBT or in community mental health
• Experience managing clinical risk

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Salary: £48,270 to £54,931 per annum, including HCAS