Overview
In this role you will join the established Liaison Psychiatry team to develop care plans and clinical strategies for adults with acute mental health needs. You will lead and support teams of practitioners, enable timely interventions, and provide specialist assessments to optimise recovery. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to deliver evidence-based treatment plans and ensure safe, compassionate care. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a values-driven, joined-up care environment.
Pay / Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Band 7 salary: 49,387 to 56,515 per year
- Opportunities for in-house and external training
- Supportive, values-driven workplace
Responsibilities
- Accept referrals aged 18+ for assessment, treatment and coordination with relevant services
- Collaborate with the Liaison Psychiatry Service and involved agencies
- Maintain a clinical caseload for patients with co-morbid physical and mental illness
- Provide specialist input, liaison, consultancy and education to colleagues
- Develop and provide evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with the patient and referrer
- Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment programmes
- Promote mental health and wellbeing by providing information and advice to patients, families and supporting agencies
- Advise on clinical management and risk assessment
- Advise on management of patients under MHA and MCA
Key requirements
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist with HCPC/NMC registration
- Post-registration therapy qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Educated or working towards Masters degree level via specialist modules
- Undertaken Practice Assessor Training
- Previous experience as a senior clinician (Band 6 or above)
- Experience of delivering CBT or a similar therapeutic approach
- Experience working in the community with people with mental health problems
- Sound knowledge of mental health problems and the impact of physical and mental illness on wellbeing
- Ability to develop and provide training packages
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Ability to travel to different sites across the Trust in a timely manner
- Computer literate
- Effective communication
- Interagency collaboration
- Training and capacity building
- CBT or similar therapeutic approach
- Knowledge of mental health legislation (MHA/MCA)
- Training package development
Liaison Psychiatry Senior Clinical Practitioner in Ashford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
