Adult Hospital Liaison Practitioner – Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust
Band 6 Hospital Liaison Practitioner within the Adult Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team.
Location – Woodlands Unit, Rotherham Foundation Hospital Trust Site.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Hospital Liaison Team.
Your role will be to provide urgent and emergency response to mental health referrals from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (TRFT) with whom we work in close partnership. You will undertake full bio-psychosocial assessments and contribute to providing safe and supported discharge plans. You will work closely with TRFT staff to develop their knowledge of mental health – including involvement in delivering training and supporting TRFT staff to develop positive working practices which put the patient at the centre of their own care and promote parity of esteem.
You will be a knowledgeable and a competent practitioner with excellent assessment and risk assessment skills, the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate the confidence and ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider MDT. You will have experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs and have a willingness to continue your professional development.
The team works 24/7 and this involves a flexible duty rota covering this period. Full-time applications will only be considered.
* Full bio-psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
* Urgent and emergency response to mental health referrals.
* Training delivery and professional development to TRFT staff.
* Risk assessment and safe working under pressure.
* Collaborative working with multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information: If you would like to learn more about the role or the admissions process please contact Luke Lovett – Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team Manager on 03000 215 652.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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