Overview
We are seeking an older adults and dementia nurse to join our mental health liaison team based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. This is a 9-5 Mon-Fri full-time role.
Responsibilities
* Work at the interface between physical and psychological health and bring your knowledge and expertise to general hospital colleagues.
* Work within our MDT to provide specialist assessment, treatment and discharge planning to patients with functional and organic mental health conditions.
* Support patients referred to our service with a wide range of physical and psychological co-morbidities, including those presenting to mental health services for the first time.
* Work autonomously and demonstrate excellent communication skills; foster strong relationships with patients, carers, general hospital colleagues and other parts of the health and social care system.
Organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services to people living in south east England. Services are for children, young people, adults of working age and older people.
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
Contact for more information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Barrett
Job title: Team Leader
Email: Jonathan.Barrett1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01444 441881
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