Job overview
** Informal visits and/or contact with the service beforehand are welcomed**
Are you a qualified RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, looking for a new challenge, or to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy varied work and the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide-range of presenting complaints and age groups? If the answer is 'yes', then an opportunity to work in a well-established, friendly and knowledgeable Liaison service may be for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mental Health Practitioner to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team, based within Salford Royal Foundation Trust Hospital, recognised as one of the best hospitals in the NHS.
The Liaison Service has been established since 2010 and operates over a 24-hour period, in-line with CORE-24 requirements. The team incorporates over 20 whole time equivalent staff from different professional backgrounds and we are very proud to have recently received accreditation with the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) for the second time.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health liaison service providing clinical interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.
Be expected to assess people attending the A & E department, including Under 16s on the Paediatric (PANDA) Unit, offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.
Provide a service to the wards, and the Intermediate Care Setting assessing individuals with a range of complex needs, including both organic and functional illness
Be expected to provide support and training to the acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental illness and appropriate onward actions to be taken.
Offer assessment, support and care for individuals brought to Salford's identified Place of Safety facilities in relation to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
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
- Have knowledge of the background, range of services and evidence base of Liaison Psychiatry
- Have a sound knowledge of the social factors involved in the development of mental ill health and key features of relapse prevention
- Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the co-morbidities on both mental and physical conditions
- Have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation
- Show motivation to learn and actively participate in training and learning of self and others
Desirable
- Have experience of assessing people with illness associated with later life, or will develop competence in this area
- Have a sound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- Have a knowledge of the PLAN accreditation scheme
Experience
Essential
- Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings.
- Possess a working experience of using a range of assessment tools for a range of mental health conditions
- Have the ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines, agencies and carers.
- Be able to evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital
- Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting
- Have experience of working with Children and Young People in either a community or inpatient setting
- Have experience of working across both inpatient and community settings
- Have experience / training in Psychosocial interventions
Other Requirements
Essential
- Be able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour period
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Be competent in the area of risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state
- Be able to undertake Bio/psychosocial assessments across a varied patient illness profile
- Be able to formulate clear discharge plans for a wide range of people.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers
- Have evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure
- Be motivated and flexible with a positive attitude to change and commitment to service improvement
Desirable
- Be able to utilise the current IT systems within both GMMH and SRFT such as the Electronic Patient Record(s) and Datix
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, BA Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Preceptorship or equivalent
Desirable
- Professional degree
- Trained clinical supervisor
- Qualifications related to physical health related problems.
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This advert is for Mental Health Liaison Practitioner with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Salford Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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