Psychiatric liaison nurse

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.