Senior Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Mental Health Liaison Practitioner at a leading healthcare provider in Scarborough. This full-time role involves working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing vital support to patients with complex mental health needs in a busy hospital environment. You will play a crucial role in liaising with various professionals, ensuring effective mental health care, and promoting recovery principles. The position offers ongoing training and development opportunities, making it perfect for passionate clinicians eager to make a difference in the lives of patients. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing regional wellbeing and delivering accessible mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered professionals with 18 months post-qualifying experience.
• Experience in Liaison Psychiatry and community settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with hospital staff for mental health support.
• Responding to mental state assessments in A&E.
• Coordinating safe mental health care plans.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Crisis Management

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker

Job description

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Client:

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hospital Liaison Clinician to work with the Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS) based at Scarborough General Hospital (SGH) for a full-time permanent position.

The AHLS Team works into A&E and hospital wards, supporting adults with mental health symptoms and safety needs. Referred patients may also have complex physical health and social needs. A special interest in alcohol and substance misuse is desirable.

As a Band 6, you will be part of a dynamic, welcoming multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing support, assessments, and guidance to SGH. Training and supervision will be provided to ensure you can effectively assess and support patients with complex mental health needs.

We seek a passionate, dedicated clinician excited about working in a busy A&E department and hospital wards. Flexibility, autonomy, and effective communication skills are essential, as you will liaise in a fast-paced environment with various professionals, including VCSE partners.

You will receive regular supervision, appraisal, and access to development and training aligned with the service.

Main duties of the job

This Band 6 position is open to registered professionals including mental health nurses, dual-qualified nurses, OTs, and social workers.

• Liaising with hospital staff to support mental health and well-being of patients admitted for physical health care but needing mental health support.
• Responding to referrals for mental state assessments for patients presenting with acute mental health issues in A&E or wards, with response times and targets to be met.
• Providing specialist advice and support to facilitate mental health care in the hospital.
• Presenting patient and carer views to clinical teams to promote collaborative working.
• Coordinating with professionals and agencies for safe and effective mental health care plans.
• Developing and facilitating discharge plans to reduce hospital stay lengths and readmissions.
• Promoting Recovery Model and Trauma-Informed Care principles.
• Providing mental health knowledge and skills training to hospital staff.

About us

We are the NHS Trust for Mental Health & Learning Disability serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

Our teams work across education, prevention, crisis, and specialist care, partnering with communities to improve mental health and ensure patients and families are supported and heard.

We are committed to innovative approaches to enhance regional wellbeing and strive to provide accessible, effective mental health services.

We aim to ensure everyone in our region receives the mental health care they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 per year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-NYM-027-25-A

Job locations

Scarborough General Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job Description carefully and demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. We encourage contact to learn more or arrange visits.

The team operates 24/7, with shift patterns. Experience in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable but not essential; community experience is beneficial.

18 months post-qualifying experience with sign-off of preceptorship or competency framework is essential.

Applicants must have their line manager’s agreement for secondment before applying.