Band 5 MH Liaison Practitioner (Development Post) - Salisbury
Be responsible for the full assessment of care needs of patients presenting with a range of undifferentiated mental health and psychological problems. As a result of this assessment, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, without direct supervision.
Provide a comprehensive consultation-liaison service to clinical teams, assisting them to formulate appropriate plans of care and make decisions in cases where patients may be exhibiting complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
Initiate and participate in the teaching and educational programmes of all grades of nursing and non-nursing staff. You will also provide teaching and develop learning opportunities for pre- and post-registration nursing students.
When appropriate, maintain a small caseload of patients, providing a broad range of treatments and clinical interventions, as suitable to the individuals' needs.
Be responsible for participating in specific clinical projects and undertake all necessary work to complete these, including facilitating meetings, liaising, and negotiating with other staff.
Participate fully in appropriate quality assurance initiatives, with an emphasis on developing patient/service user-focused services.
Promote a positive attitude and encourage a supportive culture regarding mental health and psychiatric illness across the general hospital.
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