Older Person Liaison Psychiatry Nurse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a qualified mental health professional to respond to crises in emergency departments and inpatient wards in Rotherham. The role requires completing detailed assessments and contributing to treatment plans. Candidates should have a Registered NMC qualification and experience in acute mental health services. The position offers part-time, flexible hours with a competitive salary in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable post qualifications working within acute or Community mental health services.
• Experience of working with older people’s mental health.
• Demonstratable experience of working at a band 6 level.

Responsibilities

• Provide a response to Mental Health Crisis in Emergency Departments and Inpatient Wards.
• Complete a full biopsychosocial assessment and contribute to treatment plans.
• Provide advice and support regarding mental health care for patients.

Skills

Crisis Management

Complete a full bio-social assessment

Confident in managing high risk patient group

Able to work autonomously without direct supervision

Feed into an MDT approach of managing patient’s care

Education

Registered NMC

Post Qualification related to Mental health

Completed NMC Mentor Training

Job description

Job Summary

30 hours per week – seven days a week between 08:00 and 20:00. The role is a combination of long days and short days.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a response to Mental Health Crisis in Emergency Departments and Inpatient Wards within one hour and to all urgent Ward referrals within 24 hours.
• Complete a full biopsychosocial assessment, formulation and contribute to treatment and collaborative care plans.
• Offer brief evidence‑based interventions as inpatient or short‑term outpatient follow‑up.
• Work within Rotherham General Hospital to reduce length of stay on general hospitals and improve follow‑up care.
• Provide advice and support to Rotherham General Hospital Staff regarding mental health care for their patients.

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues across mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. Our vision is to provide first‑class care and to create an inclusive culture. For more information about working for RDaSH, visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ and view our strategy: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/.

Job Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-RCG-0680
Job location: Woodlands Unit, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Registered NMC

Desirable Qualifications

• Post Qualification related to Mental health
• Completed NMC Mentor Training

Essential Experience

• Demonstratable post qualifications working within acute or Community mental health services

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with older people’s mental health
• Demonstratable experience of working at a band 6 level

Essential Knowledge

• Understanding of working and managing older adults with mental health
• Managing older and/or adults in mental health crisis

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of the interaction between physical and mental health conditions

Essential Skills

• Crisis Management
• Complete a full bio‑social assessment
• Confident in managing high risk patient group
• Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
• Feed into an MDT approach of managing patient’s care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required to confirm there are no previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Woodlands Unit, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD
Website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/