Psychiatric Liaison Service Clinician

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Psychiatric Liaison Service Clinician in Aylesbury to manage mental health assessments and provide psycho-social treatments. The ideal candidate will work 3 long days per week and ensure high-quality mental health care alongside physical health needs. This is a unique opportunity to join a committed team with a focus on professional growth and inclusive values.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.
• Registered clinician with valid credentials.

Responsibilities

• Function autonomously, managing assessments in a busy environment.
• Arrange and provide evidence-based psycho-social treatments.
• Support timely and safe discharge from wards.
• Contribute to reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Crisis assessments

Psycho-social treatments

Mental health advice

Education

NMC pin number or HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Psychiatric Liaison Service Clinician to join our Psychiatric Liaison Service in Buckinghamshire. The Bucks Psychiatric Liaison Service (PLS) provides liaison psychiatry for patients in acute psychiatric states presenting to the Acute Hospital Trust and, where appropriate, assessment, liaison and treatment advice to meet mental health and physical needs. The role includes crisis assessments within hospital settings and providing expert mental health advice, support and training to staff. You must be able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure care is safe, effective and of high quality. We are a small, focused team working towards PLAN accreditation and are seeking someone with proven teamwork skills.

This role will require clinicians to work 3 long days per week on a rota system with 4 rest days. The post also involves providing mental health services at Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe General Hospital, ensuring patients\' mental health needs are met alongside their physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Function autonomously, managing assessments in a busy and challenging environment
• Arrange and provide brief evidence-based psycho-social treatments for patients who have self-harmed
• Support timely and safe discharge from wards, working closely with the acute Trust to avoid unnecessary prolonged hospital stays
• Contribute to reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions to secondary care and support appropriate care packages as alternatives to admission

Requirements and travel

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential. If based outside the UK, you must be fully qualified, have passed your OSCE, and hold an NMC pin number or HCPC registration to be considered.

Further information

• All new starters have a thorough induction process, local and Trust wide
• Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study
• We offer flexible working and a range of employment options where possible
• Mandatory and statutory training is required
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust values and work with partner organisations to deliver care close to home
• We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity and inclusion and will consider reasonable adjustments
• We encourage applications from diverse groups and are an Equal Opportunities employer
• Our services are delivered across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset

About Oxford Health

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across the region. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" and our values are "Caring, Safe and Excellent".

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups via Equality, Diversity & Inclusion