Urgent Care Practitioner - Mental Health Liaison

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive

NHS pension

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Mental Health Liaison role at Worthing Hospital. You will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, support patients in crisis and collaborate with hospital colleagues to deliver timely care.

You'll work within an integrated urgent care pathway, providing expert mental health advice, contributing to risk management and care planning, and supporting staff development across services.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with ability to assess and manage mental health crises.
• Experience in mental health settings and handling high-pressure situations.
• Person-centred care focus and strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments within the acute hospital setting
• Supporting patients experiencing crisis, distress and complex mental health difficulties
• Providing specialist mental health advice to acute hospital colleagues
• Working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner organisations
• Contributing to risk assessment, care planning and safeguarding processes
• Supporting teaching, awareness and understanding of mental health across hospital services
• Working flexibly across the Trust's urgent care pathway where required

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

NHS AfC Band 6

£39,959 to £48,117 per annum

£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive available (subject to terms and conditions)

Permanent | Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift working including days, nights and weekends

Based at Worthing Hospital

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is looking for enthusiastic and skilled practitioners to join our Mental Health Liaison Team based at Worthing Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface between physical and mental health, providing specialist mental health assessments and support for adults presenting to the acute hospital.

Whether supporting someone experiencing a mental health crisis for the first time, working with patients who have complex physical and psychological needs, or helping colleagues navigate challenging situations, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate and responsive care when it matters most.

The opportunity

As part of our Mental Health Liaison Team, you'll provide specialist mental health assessment, advice and intervention for patients attending Worthing Hospital.

Working closely with acute hospital colleagues, you'll help ensure patients receive timely mental health support while contributing to a service that continues to develop towards CORE 24 standards.

Following the integration of Older Persons Liaison Services, our team now supports adults aged 18 and over, offering a diverse and rewarding caseload that will challenge and develop your skills.

You'll also work closely with other urgent care services including the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and The Haven, helping to deliver joined-up mental health care across the local system.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments within the acute hospital setting
• Supporting patients experiencing crisis, distress and complex mental health difficulties
• Providing specialist mental health advice to acute hospital colleagues
• Working collaboratively with patients, carers and partner organisations
• Contributing to risk assessment, care planning and safeguarding processes
• Supporting teaching, awareness and understanding of mental health across hospital services
• Working flexibly across the Trust's urgent care pathway where required

About you

We're looking for confident and compassionate practitioners who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You may be a:

• Registered Occupational Therapist

You'll have strong assessment and communication skills, experience working with people experiencing mental health difficulties and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering person-centred care and supporting people at some of the most challenging moments in their lives.

Why join Sussex Partnership?

We provide specialist mental health and learning disability services across Sussex and are committed to creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and thrive.

We offer:

• A £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• NHS pension and generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities to develop specialist urgent care and crisis assessment skills
• Supportive multidisciplinary teams and leadership
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of 24/7 mental health services

Live and work in Sussex

Based in Worthing, you'll enjoy easy access to the Sussex coastline, South Downs National Park and excellent transport links across the South East.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day while developing specialist skills in urgent and crisis mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.