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.
Key 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