Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Yeovil is looking for a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join their Psychiatric Liaison Services. This role involves conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and delivering tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in community mental health and risk management, along with a current RMN registration. Benefits include flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in Community Mental Health services.
• Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
• Evidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients.
• Provide specialist advice and support to acute hospital staff.
• Work collaboratively across health and social care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Collaboration

Evidence-based care

Education

Current registration with relevant professional body (RMN)

Job description

Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a fresh challenge in Psychiatric Liaison Services? We have an exciting opportunity for a clinician to join our dynamic and supportive team at Yeovil District Hospital.

This role offers a unique chance to work alongside experienced Psychiatric Liaison professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations and developing specialist skills in acute mental health care. You'll be supported through the Trust's preceptorship programme (if applicable), and our internal PLT development pathway, which includes allocated training days and a clear route to Band 6 progression.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team bridging the gap between physical and mental health, assessing patients who present to hospital with complex needs and helping to shape their onward care plans.

Main duties of the job

As a RMN within the Psychiatric Liaison Team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.
• Assess and manage risk, develop care plans, and provide interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Liaise with internal and external services including Home Treatment Teams, Adult Mental Health Teams, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Be involved in the Trust's clinical governance activities and uphold standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.
• Receive regular supervision and appraisal, with opportunities to act as a role model and support students or junior staff.
• Be expected to travel within the Trust area and occasionally work in other locations to meet service demands.

This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric liaison care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting to the Acute Trust with suspected or actual mental health issues.
• Provide specialist advice and support to acute hospital staff to manage mental health presentations effectively.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health and social care to ensure safe and effective discharge planning and admission avoidance.
• Participate in the PLT development programme, including training and supervision to support progression to Band 6.
• Work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be flexible to support service needs across the Trust.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service evaluation activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with relevant professional bodyRMN

Experience

• Significant post registration experience in Community Mental Health services, Home Treatment or Psychiatric Liaison TeamExperience of managing risk of clients in crisis, recognising when to seek additional supervision
• Experience of working within psychiatric liaison servicesExperience of working within both older adult and adult acute settingsEvidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care.

Additional Criteria

• Ability to travel around Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year11.5 hour shifts Monday - Sunday, 24 hours a day.