Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a mental health professional to conduct comprehensive assessments for patients and provide critical support to acute hospital staff. The role involves collaborating with various health and social care professionals, ensuring safe discharge planning and managing mental health presentations. Successful candidates will work full-time rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends. A commitment to maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality evaluations is essential.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive mental health assessment skills.
• Ability to provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals.
• Experience in discharge planning and managing mental health presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Provide support to acute hospital staff for mental health issues.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Job description

£38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year, £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/01/2026

About this job

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.