Overview
Mental Health OPMH Liaison Practitioner role at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a part-time opportunity based at St Richard's General Hospital, Chichester. The post supports attendance in the Emergency Department and hospital wards and forms part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality assessments and treatment for older people (65+) admitted to St Richard's. The role is 37.5 hours per week. The post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, pro rata and subject to terms and conditions.
Responsibilities
* To provide comprehensive assessments/risk assessments of mental health specific to the needs of the client, in line with the ethos and targets of the liaison service.
* To manage clients 65 years and over with complex mental health needs, considering how risks can be best managed within a general hospital environment.
* To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.
Details
* Location: St Richard's General Hospital, Chichester
* Hours: Part-time, 37.5 hours per week
* Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
* Band: 6
* Incentives: £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive (pro rata, terms apply)
For further details / informal visits contact: Martin Ryan, Team Leader, Email: Martin.ryan1@nhs.net; Telephone: 07738757597
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