# Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Band 5-6 Developmental Post > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-liaison-practitioner-band-5-6-developmental-post/d522407c-afe4-4c67-b05b-5c9bde568d1e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/mental-health-liaison-practitioner-band-5-6-developmental-post/d522407c-afe4-4c67-b05b-5c9bde568d1e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 5-6 Developmental Post supported by competency framework. - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour shifts across 7 days, including nights (supported until Band 6 progressions is met through competencies)) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T15:02:17.822Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Scarborough/Tees_Esk_Wear_Valleys_NHS_Trust/Liaison_Psychiatry/Liaison_Psychiatry-v8272526 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8272526?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tewv.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to offer a full time Band 5-6 development post in Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS). This post is open to both experienced Band 5 clinicians, who are already operating at Band 6 level and developing Band 5 staff. Our Senior Leadership are committed to supporting any successful Band 5 clinician through role-specific competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills to progress in their career to a Band 6. Once all competencies are successfully demonstrated, the applicant will receive a permanent Band 6 position within the team. This post is not open to Newly Registered Professions, candidates must have their professional registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered The AHLS Team work into A&E and the hospital wards, supporting adults with a range of mental health symptoms and safety needs. People referred to the AHLS Team may also have complex comorbid physical health and social needs. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, motivated clinician who is excited about working within a busy acute hospital A&E department and on acute hospital wards. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ### Main duties of the job This developmental post is open to registered professionals including: mental health nurses, dual qualified nurses, OT's, social workers. Daily core duties include: Liaising with staff in the acute hospital, supporting them with the management of the mental health and well-being of patients who have been admitted for physical health care, but who require support with new or existing mental health need. Responding to referrals asking for a mental state assessment for people presenting with an acute mental health problem in A&E or on the ward. There are clear response times and targets for the Team, which you will support us to continue to achieve. Being professionally accountable and responsible for giving specialist advice & support to facilitate the mental health care given to patients in the acute hospital. Presenting the views of patients and carers to the clinical teams in the acute hospital to facilitate collaborative working. Also liaising with other professionals & agencies in the facilitation of a safe and effective plans of mental health care. Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the development & facilitation of safe and effective discharge plans - reducing hospital lengths of stay and readmission. Promoting the principles of the Recovery Model and Trauma Informed Care. Enhancing knowledge and skills in the field of mental ill health for staff employed in acute hospital through the provision of specialist advice and training. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Job Description carefully and ensure that you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification prior to applying. You will need to demonstrate throughout your application how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. We encourage all interested candidates to make contact with us to learn more about the team and/or to arrange a visit. The AHLS Team operates over 24 hours, 7 day a week, with shift patterns. Knowledge of working in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable but not essential; however some community experience would be of benefit to any interested applicant. For more information about this job or to arrange an informal visit to the team, please contact: Kelly Green - Acute Hospital Liaison Team Manager kelly.green4@nhs.net 01723342663 Tyra Sutton - Community Modern Matron tyra.sutton@nhs.net ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field - Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) - Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice - Understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice - Understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision, including application in practice - Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment. ### Experience **Essential** - Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities - Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation - Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers - Working in a multi-disciplinary team - Working in partnership with other agencies **Desirable** - Experience of working in a community setting. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current professional registration with an approved professional body - Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD. HCPC (e.g. OT), Social Work England (Social Worker) - To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale - Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ### Skills & Personal Attributes **Essential** - Must be able to manage own time and prioritise effectively. - Must be self-motivate and able to motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team. - Must be able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team. - Must be able to use own initiative and make decisions independently. - Must be self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision - Must be compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers. ## Documents - [our journey to change (pdf, 595.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2498) - [mindful employer recruitment (pdf, 93.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1595) - [probationary period procedure (pdf, 303.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1903) - [band 5 job description and person specification (pdf, 278.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10587870) - [band 6 job description and person specification (pdf, 308.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10587871) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.