Mental Health Practitioner - (Elder Adults)

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join their Mental Health Liaison Services. The role involves conducting assessments for patients over 65 in acute medical settings, providing urgent mental health support, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be motivated and experienced in mental health care, with a commitment to high standards of patient support.

Qualifications

• Experience as RMN, OT, or social worker with post-registration experience.
• Ability to complete mental health assessments independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, patient-centered assessments.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support education and mental health awareness among healthcare professionals.

Skills

Mental Health Assessments

Clinical Risk Assessment

Patient Care

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Social Worker

Job description

As part of developing our liaison services within UHL, we have funding for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner post within the older persons component of the Mental Health Liaison Services.

About the role

The team is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary and provides assessments for over 65s presenting in the acute medical setting with primary or co-morbid mental health problems. We offer an urgent assessment service to people attending the Emergency Departments during mental health crises, and an assessment and liaison service to the medical wards across the 3 UHL sites. The service operates from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.

Candidate requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced RMN, OT, or social worker with relevant post-registration experience. The successful candidate will work as part of an established team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards of patient care. You should be able to independently and confidently complete mental health assessments, develop formulations, and have a good understanding of thorough clinical risk assessment.

Responsibilities

1. Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Review and triage referrals.
3. Conduct comprehensive, patient-centered assessments.
4. Share information related to patients' mental health history and service involvement.
5. Provide support and advice on specialist treatment plans.
6. Coordinate with other agencies and services.
7. Arrange admissions to mental health inpatient services, including MHA assessments where necessary.
8. Support education and mental health awareness among healthcare professionals.
9. Support the care of patients with mental health needs within the hospital setting.

Contact

For more information, contact Remi Smith at [e-mail].