Overview
We are looking for dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join our Liaison Psychiatry Services. We have vacancies in the two boroughs covered Ealing and Hounslow. We provide services in Ealing Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.
The teams include Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists, Trainee doctors, Foundation Year doctors, Liaison Psychiatry Practitioners and Team Administrators. Office spaces are within the acute hospitals we serve, and we have established strong working relationships with both acute Trust clinicians and managers.
If you have good clinical skills and are motivated to further develop your knowledge and practice, this role will suit you. You will join a team where learning and professional development are promoted. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously as well as being supported by the team. Team wellbeing and cohesion are high on our agenda as they are essential to providing quality care and improving patient and carer experience.
We pride ourselves on providing a standard of care that we would be happy for our loved ones and ourselves to receive. If this is your motivation as a practitioner, you will fit well in one of our teams and we will nurture your caring attitude.
We will also support in obtaining a certificate of sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* You will undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients who attend the Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department or are admitted on medical wards and have mental health needs. They may present with emotional problems, self-harm or in psychiatric crisis. You will work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorder and a variety of psychological issues related to physical disorders.
* You will care for patients aged 16 and above, with opportunities to be involved in the care of CAMHS patients, older adult and adult patients.
* You will offer a person-centred approach to patients’ treatment, recovery and well-being. You will make autonomous decisions based on analysis of complex presenting problems and will have access to clinical support and supervision from more senior colleagues in the team.
* You will promote carer/family involvement where required/appropriate and liaise with colleagues from other areas of health and social care to coordinate and facilitate safe discharge plans.
* You will offer formal and informal training to peers and acute trust colleagues to enhance patient care. You will be encouraged to share your views and ideas to improve service delivery.
Experience and Qualifications
The role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers with relevant clinical skills and a commitment to professional development. You will have access to clinical support and supervision from senior team members.
About West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider delivering mental health, physical health and community services. The Trust operates across numerous sites and boroughs, employing over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’ and a focus on integrated care across NW London.
Application and Closing
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025.
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