Adult hospital liaison practitioner

Band 6 Hospital Liaison Practitioner within the Adult Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team.

Location - Woodlands Unit, Rotherham Foundation Hospital Trust Site

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Hospital Liaison Team. Your role will be to provide urgent and emergency response to mental health referrals from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (TRFT). You will undertake full bio‑psychosocial assessments and contribute to providing safe and supported discharge plans. You will work closely with TRFT staff to develop their knowledge of mental health, including involvement in delivering training and supporting TRFT staff to develop positive working practices that put the patient at the centre of their own care and promote parity of esteem.

Responsibilities:

• Provide urgent and emergency response to mental health referrals.
• Undertake full bio‑psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and support safe discharge plans.
• Collaborate with TRFT staff to deliver training and promote positive working practices.
• Work as part of a 24/7 duty rota and be flexible with shift patterns.

Qualifications and Experience:

• One year post‑qualification experience in mental health services.
• Excellent assessment and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with adults with complex mental health needs.
• Willingness to continue professional development.

The team works over a 24/7 period, and this involves a flexible duty rota covering this period. Full‑time applications will only be considered.

For additional information please contact Luke Lovett – Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team Manager on 03000 215 652 or email luke.lovett1@nhs.net.