Urgent Care Practitioner for Mental Health Liaison – Tokitan.TV
Job Summary
Hello, I'm Phil, the MHLT team lead and I am looking for Urgent Care Practitioners to join the Mental Health Liaison team who can bring knowledge and expertise to this dynamic area of mental health service provision.
You will be working at the interface between physical and psychological health and bring your knowledge and expertise to your general hospital colleagues. You will undertake specialist and timely mental health assessments and treatment for patients attending the General Hospital. We support patients with a wide range of problems, including self‑harm, adjustment to illness and physical and psychological co‑morbidity. As there is no entrance requirement for A&E and people's perceptions of what constitutes a mental health emergency or crisis can vary, our team are referred people with all sorts of problems, including those presenting to mental health services for the very first time.
I am looking for practitioners who are confident in the management of common mental health problems and who can bring their knowledge to general hospital colleagues both informally and by undertaking teaching sessions. Although we have a separate Older Persons Liaison Team, the successful applicant may need to provide assessments and support to anyone over 18. We would particularly welcome applicants with a special interest and experience in working with people over 65.
Main duties of the job
* Excellent communication skills and ability to foster relationships with patients, carers, general hospital colleagues and other parts of the health and social care system.
* Work autonomously while contributing to the team as a whole.
* Operate under pressure and remain calm in quickly changing circumstances.
* Support delivery of 24/7 services as the Urgent Care Pathway moves towards CORE 24 standards.
* Work flexible hours and may receive a relocation incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners.
About Us
We offer a robust induction programme through clinical supervision, coaching and teamwork. Flexible working opportunities are available.
Job Details
* Date posted: 13 November 2025
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 354-AB-21006
* Job location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
* Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/
Job responsibilities
* Support the work of and across Urgent Care Teams (Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team and The Haven) and work across these teams as required.
* Provide compassionate, person‑centred assessment and timely care plans in acute settings such as The Haven, the General Hospital or at home.
* Gain experience and demonstrate quality care across the range of urgent care services.
* Receive excellent staff support through clinical supervision and teamwork.
Person Specification
* Essential Qualifications:
o Registered Mental Nurse
o Mentorship, ENB 998 or level 3 module in teaching and assessing in clinical practice
* Essential Knowledge/Experience:
o Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DOL's
o Knowledge of the MHA 1983/2007
* Desirable:
o 2 years post‑registration experience, preferably with some urgent care experience
* Essential Analytical & Judgement skills:
o Excellent clinical skills
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Certificate of Sponsorship – applications for skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
* UK Registration – must have current UK professional registration.
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