Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner
Closing date: 07 May 2026
Are you an established Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to grow your skill set? Our Liaison Psychiatry Service based within UHD would love for you to join their team!
As a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner you will be confident in your risk assessment skills, have excellent communication and work autonomously. Previous work within an acute, CMHT and/or crisis home treatment team with clinical skills relating to crisis management and assessment are essential. You will assess patients with mental health needs, self harm, presenting with psychosomatic disorders or a psychiatric crisis who are referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital.
Shift Patterns:
* Early - 7:30 - 15:30
* Late - 13:00 - 21:00
* Long day - 7:30 to 21:00
* Nights - 20:30 - 8:00
Weekend and public holidays are at enhanced pay! Parking permit included!
For further information, please contact Louise Emeny‑Senior on 0300 019 4379 or email Louise.emeny-senior@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
You will work effectively with both the multidisciplinary team, our Acute Hospital colleagues based in the general hospital, other mental health services and external supporting agencies.
You will demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, policies and guidance which underpin our clinical practice.
By joining Liaison Psychiatry as a Practitioner you will be offered a comprehensive induction period before starting in the role and be part of a continuing developing service. You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision.
Qualifications and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Training
* ENB 998 or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification. Ability to act as practice supervisor / assessor or equivalent.
* RMN with current NMC registration or Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration.
* Clinical Supervision training.
* Qualification in Psychosocial Interventions/CBT.
Job Specific Experience
* Significant post registration experience working with clients with severe and enduring mental illness.
* Experience of assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, particularly in an acute or community setting.
* Evidence of effective team working and the ability to work autonomously.
* Ability to undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments and implement risk management plans.
* Community Mental Health Team experience or equivalent.
Information Technology
* Multiple IT systems for information and recording notes; confident use of Patient Administration Systems, e‑mail and Word documents.
* Basic skills and knowledge of information technology.
Personal Qualities / Attributes
* The ability to work under pressure in acute situations without supervision.
* Demonstrate an ability to negotiate and problem solve in contentious and/or antagonistic situations where agreement is required, or communicate clear decisions and rationale where agreement cannot be reached, e.g. in situations where the Mental Health Act may be required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
* Full‑time, flexible working, compressed hours.
* Weekend and public holidays pay enhanced.
* Parking permit.
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