Urgent Care Mental Health Practitioner – 24/7 Liaison

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking an Urgent Care Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison team. You will assess and treat patients at the General Hospital, bridging physical and psychological health while working with hospital colleagues.

The post supports 24/7 urgent care with shifts including nights; you will teach staff and collaborate across teams. A Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive may apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with older people in mental health
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to the team
• Willingness to deliver teaching sessions to hospital colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health assessments and treatment for patients attending the General Hospital
• Support 24/7 urgent care pathway with shifts including nights
• Collaborate across Urgent Care Teams (Mental Health Liaison Team and The Haven)
• Build strong relationships with patients, carers, general hospital colleagues and other health/social care partners

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in England is seeking an Urgent Care Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison team. You will assess and treat patients at the General Hospital, bridging physical and psychological health while working with hospital colleagues.

The post supports 24/7 urgent care with shifts including nights; you will teach staff and collaborate across teams. A Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive may apply.