Job overview
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.
In return you will get the innovative experience to work within the new hospital developments at the UHD sites. You will work in a well-established supportive team and have the opportunity to attend courses which support your individual development and growth as a practitioner.
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
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to 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 be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, polices 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 continued developing service. You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision.
We strongly recommend and welcome informal discussions and visits to meet the team, please contact Lou Emeny-Senior - Team Leader on 0300 019 4379 or email [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person specification
Information Technology
Essential
- We use multiple IT systems for information and recording notes. You must be confident with using multiple IT systems with confidence.
Desirable
- Basic skills and knowledge of information technology, e.g. familiar with use of Patient Administration Systems, Email and Word Documents
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Community Mental Health Team experience or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision training
- Qualification in Psychosocial Interventions/CBT
Personal Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- 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
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This advert is for Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 p.a.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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