Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner
Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Band 6 vacancy in the Liaison Psychiatry Service at Leighton Hospital. We seek professionals with a background in mental health nursing, social work, learning disabilities or occupational therapy who have experience in crisis/liaison work and possess strong risk assessment skills and a compassionate approach to working with patients and their families/carers in A&E or inpatient settings.
Main duties
* Enhance the Liaison Psychiatry Service by providing prompt assessments and supporting treatment delivery to meet ED 4‑hour targets and NHS England response times.
* Assist in achieving Liaison team KPIs and support acute care staff through mental health education and training.
* Ensure knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act is applied in practice.
* Receive robust supervision and support professional development.
Qualifications
* Registered professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Social Work or Occupational Therapy and registration with the relevant regulatory body.
* Evidence of further professional development.
* Recognised qualification in psychotherapeutic interventions e.g. postgraduate certificate in CBT.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of national and local guidance for Liaison Psychiatry Services (e.g., PLAN, Crisis Care Concordat, National Suicide Prevention Strategy, NICE guidelines).
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Duty of Candour.
* Awareness of equality and diversity principles.
* Understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health and physical pathology.
* Information technology competence.
* Understanding of Liaison Psychiatry KPIs and relevant agency arrangements.
* Experience of multidisciplinary working in the community and within the Trust.
* Knowledge of Best Interest assessment procedures.
Experience
* Extensive experience working in a variety of mental health settings and in crisis/liaison roles.
* Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, please indicate your willingness to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro‑rata.
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