Overview
Job Title: Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
Location: NHS - Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary (Agency) 4-Month Contract (Immediate Start)
Pay Rate: £31.00 per hour (Umbrella) | £27.61 per hour (PAYE, including holiday pay)
Shift Pattern: Nights Only
We are urgently seeking experienced Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) or Social Workers to join the Liaison Psychiatry team in Sheffield on a 4-month agency contract.
This role will primarily involve night shift cover, providing specialist mental health assessments and interventions within a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry service.
* Provide rapid risk assessments and formulate management plans for individuals presenting with acute mental health needs.
* Offer short-term therapeutic interventions and signposting to appropriate services.
* Work collaboratively with A&E, medical wards, and crisis teams to ensure coordinated care.
* Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records in line with NHS standards.
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and escalate concerns as necessary.
* Contribute to handover and multidisciplinary team discussions during night shifts.
Key Requirements
* Immediate availability to start
* Experience in Liaison Psychiatry (Essential)
* Flexibility to work night shifts (Mon-Sun)
* Current NMC/HCPC registration
Benefits
* Flexible hours and working pattern
* £250 sign-up bonus
* £350 Referral Bonus
* Free on-site Parking
* Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
* Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
* Subsidised training / FREE mandatory training
If you have the required experience and are available immediately, please send your up-to-date CV for review.
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