Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a Mental Health Practitioner in the South Manchester Mental Health Liaison Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant community, providing essential care and support to individuals in crisis. With a focus on relapse prevention and early discharge, you will play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment, where your skills and knowledge will be valued and developed. This full-time position promises a rewarding career path in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in mental health and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions for mental health patients.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop management plans.
• Support hospital staff in recognizing mental illness.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Clinical Interventions

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Social Work Qualification

Occupational Therapy Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Informal visits and/or contact with the service beforehand are welcomed.

Are you a qualified RMN, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge or to advance your career? Do you enjoy varied work and developing skills across diverse complaints and age groups? If so, consider joining our well-established, friendly, and knowledgeable Liaison service.

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Mental Health Practitioner to join the South Manchester Mental Health Liaison Team, based within Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

The Liaison Service has been operational since 2010, operating 24 hours in line with CORE-24 requirements.

Main Duties

1. Work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health liaison service, providing clinical interventions focused on relapse prevention, early discharge, and improved quality of life for referred patients.
2. Assess individuals attending the A&E department, including Under 16s in Pediatrics Emergency Department, offering comprehensive risk assessments and management plans.
3. Provide assessment and support to wards and the Intermediate Care Setting, evaluating individuals with complex needs, including organic and functional illnesses.
4. Support and train hospital staff on recognizing mental illness and appropriate actions.
5. Offer assessment, support, and care for individuals brought to the Emergency Department under section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

About Us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond. We are known for our vibrant community, innovative approaches, and commitment to staff development.

Additional Details

• Post posted on 22 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Secondment
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT