Part-Time Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner (ED/A&E)

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Rainbow Badge Scheme member

Veteran Aware organisation

Job summary

The Liaison Psychiatry Service at Leighton Hospital is recruiting a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week; 3 days, 8am-4pm). The post focuses on prompt assessments in the A&E or ward settings, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and supportive care for patients and families.

We welcome applicants from mental health nursing, social work, learning disability, or occupational therapy backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment and mental health assessment.
• Essential experience with patients with complex mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Liaison Psychiatry Service and provide prompt assessments.
• Assist treatment delivery within the ED 4-hour targets and NHS England response times.
• Support education and training of acute care staff on mental health issues and safeguarding acts.

Skills

Risk assessment

Mental health nursing

Social work

Learning disability (LD)

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Job description

The Liaison Psychiatry Service at Leighton Hospital is recruiting a Band 6 Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week; 3 days, 8am-4pm). The post focuses on prompt assessments in the A&E or ward settings, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and supportive care for patients and families.

We welcome applicants from mental health nursing, social work, learning disability, or occupational therapy backgrounds.