Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Job overview

This role is in the Mental Health Liaison Team within the West Suffolk Hospital. The service offers mental health assessment to people attending the Emergency Department and those referred from medical wards, to understand a persons mental state, brief history and risk to provide suitable information, signposting and onward referral(s).

This is a core24 liaison service, providing a 24/7 service, 365 days per year and is age inclusive.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment of mental state and risk
• Providing advice and guidance across a wide spectrum of needs
• Collaborative planning for onward support
• Liaison with professionals involved in a persons care
• Advice, guidance and teaching within the hospital
• Supporting people with mental health needs coexisting alongside their medical needs

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi- disciplinary and multi-agency environment.  Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health  care needs.

Please see the attached job description for further information on the main duties of this role. If you're interested in an informal discussion please see the contact information.

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**