Mental Heath Liaison Practitioner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary team supporting older adults. This role involves leading assessments, providing expert input in acute settings, and promoting collaborative care. Applicants must be registered as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist and committed to improving mental health care standards for older adults.

Benefits

Mileage enhancements

Health and wellbeing packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
• Committed to improving care for older adults with mental health needs in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessments and coordination of care for referrals.
• Provide expert input in acute and care home settings.
• Work collaboratively with clients and support active participation.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist passionate about improving mental health care for older adults? Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team supporting older people across acute hospital and care home settings in Bradford and Airedale. The Older People\'s Mental Health Liaison Service operates from Airedale General Hospital and Lynfield Mount Hospital, with support provided to patients in ward areas at Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke\'s Hospital, Westbourne Green, Westwood Park, and Airedale General.

Responsibilities

• Lead on accepting and assessing referrals for the liaison service, coordinating care and referring to other professionals as needed.
• Provide expert input within acute hospital and care home settings for older people with mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with clients and carers, encouraging active participation in care planning.
• Contribute to resource planning, monitoring, and control, ensuring agreed standards of care are met.
• Apply the Mental Health Act (1983) in line with Directorate policies.
• Promote equality of opportunity and fair access for all service users and carers.
• Lead on clinical governance, research, audit, and best practice within the service.
• Develop effective communication networks across disciplines and agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with professional guidance and current legislation.
• Assess complex issues within an interdisciplinary framework.
• Act as a resource clinician offering support and clinical advice, ensuring implementation of all Trust policies and procedures, with values including We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver.
• Promote training development within the acute hospital setting in line with Trust objectives and team policies.
• Link with the Consultant Psychiatrist for Acute Liaison, Older People\'s CMHTs, Care Home Liaison, and inpatient wards.
• Contribute to training and development within the service and participate in clinical governance.

Requirements

Applicants should be registered as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist and demonstrate a commitment to improving care for older adults with mental health needs in hospital and care home settings. The role may involve flexible working arrangements and collaboration across multiple sites.

Working Arrangements and Benefits

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance work and home life. Our benefits include mileage enhancements (> 3500), health and wellbeing packages, development and learning opportunities, and additional benefits. The Trust is proud to support Armed Forces personnel and holds a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. In line with our Green Plan, staff are encouraged to participate in sustainability improvements across services.

Additional Information

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is advisable to apply promptly.

Right to Work in the UK: Prior to appointment you will provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. You must notify your manager of any changes to your right to work status. The Trust may require visa status information and reserves the right to end employment if visa conditions are not maintained. It is essential to maintain legal right to work in the UK throughout employment.

Further information, including the attached Job Description and Person Specification, is available for applicants. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.