Are you an established Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to grow your skill set? Our Liaison Psychiatry Service based within UHD would love for you to join their team!
Responsibilities
As a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner you will be confident in your risk assessment skills, have excellent communication and work autonomously.
You will assess patients with mental health needs, self harm, presenting with psychosomatic disorders or a psychiatric crisis who are referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital.
You will be required to work effectively with the multidisciplinary team, our Acute Hospital colleagues based in the general hospital, other mental health services and external supporting agencies.
You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision.
By joining Liaison Psychiatry as a Practitioner you will be offered a comprehensive induction period before starting in the role and be part of a continued developing service.
Qualifications
Previous work within an acute, CMHT and/or crisis home treatment team with clinical skills relating to crisis management and assessment are essential.
You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, policies and guidance which underpin our clinical practice.
Shift Patterns
* Early – 7:30 – 15:30
* Late – 13:00 – 21:00
* Long day – 7:30 to 21:00
* Nights – 20:30 – 08:00
Weekend and public holidays are at enhanced pay! Parking permit included!
Contact
For further information, please contact Louise Emeny-Senior on 0300 019 4379 or email Louise.emeny-senior@nhs.net.
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