Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner MPH

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at Musgrove Park Hospital as a Band 5 clinician in psychiatric liaison services. This role offers a 6-month contract where you will conduct assessments, provide mental health advice, and collaborate with experienced clinicians in a supportive environment. Ideal for newly qualified RMNs seeking to advance their skills in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Qualifications in RMN, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy required.
• Current registration with a relevant professional body is essential.
• Experience with mental health assessment and care planning is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Bio Psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Provide specialist mental health advice to acute staff.
• Focus on assessment, admission avoidance, and discharge planning.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Care planning

Crisis management

Compassionate care

Technology use in patient care

Education

RMN, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy Qualification

Current registration with relevant professional body

Registered General Nurse

Psychological therapies training

Job description

Are you a newly qualified RMN looking for an exciting opportunity to work with psychiatric liaison services at Musgrove Park Hospital, or a Band 5 clinician seeking a change?

We are offering a 6-month contract covering maternity leave within a well-supported and established Psychiatric Liaison Team. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced PLT clinicians in a multidisciplinary team, providing opportunities to learn and develop your skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Our team works with hospital patients experiencing physical and mental health needs, bridging gaps, assessing risks, and planning onward care and support.

You will conduct comprehensive Bio Psychosocial assessments and formulate interventions for patients under the care of Acute Trusts within Somerset, who may present with suspected or actual mental health issues. Senior clinicians will guide and support you throughout each shift.

Main duties of the job

1. Conduct comprehensive Bio Psychosocial assessments and develop intervention plans for patients in Somerset's acute trusts.
2. Work alongside senior staff to provide specialist mental health advice to acute staff, enabling effective management of mental health issues.
3. Focus on assessment, admission avoidance, and discharge planning from A&E, facilitating early and effective discharge from inpatient wards.
4. Advance your professional knowledge and skills towards an advanced level of practice.
5. Act as a consultant on care issues, working in partnership with patients and professionals to provide evidence-based interventions tailored to needs, context, and culture.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we support our employees with various benefits, including:

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development opportunities

Additionally, access our Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and NHS-specific perks. We foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers beautiful countryside, natural beauty, and coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter nearby, and only two hours to London. The region features excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it an ideal place to build your career and future.

Somerset truly has it all – peaceful rural areas and lively city life, catering to diverse interests.

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RMN, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Registered General Nurse
• Psychological therapies training

Experience

• Knowledge of mental health assessment, care planning, development, and evaluation skills with clients and carers
• Understanding of Mental Health Act legislation
• Familiarity with Trust policies and procedures
• Experience managing client risk in crisis situations, recognizing when to seek supervision
• Experience working within psychiatric liaison services

Additional Criteria

• Willingness to use technology to enhance patient care
• Compassionate, open-minded, and respectful towards colleagues, patients, and families
• Ability to supervise Support Time Recovery Workers and apprentices
• Flexible and adaptable to patient needs
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Willingness to undertake PMVA training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year, 6-month fixed-term contract.