Senior Psychiatric Liaison Nurse – A&E Lead (Flexible Working)

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior liaison mental health practitioner to join their dedicated team. The role entails leading crisis assessments within the Emergency Department, developing care pathways, and providing evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Applicants must be registered mental health professionals with a passion for outstanding care and an understanding of mental health challenges. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality mental health services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in mental health crisis services required.
• Sound understanding of legal frameworks like MHA (1983) and Capacity Act (2005).
• Skills in managing crisis within acute mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychiatric liaison in triage decision making within the Emergency Department.
• Carry out specialist assessments and crisis risk management plans.
• Develop and implement care pathways for timely patient discharge.

Skills

Mental health crisis services

Clinical decision-making

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker

Job description

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior liaison mental health practitioner to join their dedicated team. The role entails leading crisis assessments within the Emergency Department, developing care pathways, and providing evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Applicants must be registered mental health professionals with a passion for outstanding care and an understanding of mental health challenges. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality mental health services.