Mental Health Liaison Assessor

Job summaryThe post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriateThe post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team LeaderMain duties of the jobTo support the Team Leader\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communicationTo provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient servicesMaintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older People'sCommunity, and other community - based teams according to local circumstancesEnsure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate person's team, bringing to the Team Leader's attention issues of concern regarding practice or workloadEnsure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive settingTo liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.Ensure client's files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.About usHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.DetailsDate posted13 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 41,957 to 50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number367-A&UC-101788Job locationswatford general hospitalvicarage roadwatfordWD18 0HBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Summary:The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriateThe post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team LeaderAll staff should comply with the Trusts Open Culture, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, and Equality and Diversity.Duties and Responsibilities: Communication and Relationships To support the Team Leader\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communicationTo provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient servicesMaintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older PeoplesCommunity, and other community based teams according to local circumstancesEnsure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate persons team, bringing to the Team Leaders attention issues of concern regarding practice or workloadEnsure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive settingTo liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.To advise others as to the role and practices of the MHLT and deliver basic Mental Health training to non mental health professionalsTo maintain positive working relationships and clear communications with team members and other professionals Ensure clients files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.Analytical and JudgementalTo assess clients meeting defined referral criteria for mental health liaison service and local Operational PoliciesCarry out Risk Assessment and Management activitiesTo plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for clients in crisis with acute mental health problems in the community, and to coordinate activities with other professionals and agencies. Job description Job responsibilitiesJob Summary:The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers. To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriateThe post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to in-patient admission. Also to provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital The service will be available 24 hours, 7 days a week.The post holder will be responsible for helping to maintain team systems and processes for effective team and service provision, including outcome measures and audit under the direction of the Team LeaderAll staff should comply with the Trusts Open Culture, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, and Equality and Diversity.Duties and Responsibilities: Communication and Relationships To support the Team Leader\MHLT Manager in maintaining effective inter- team and inter-agency communicationTo provide effective liaison/communication relating to referral and expedition and to support the early identification of mental health issues for patients using the hospital A&E or inpatient servicesMaintain effective joint working with Crisis teams, Sector ACMHs, Older PeoplesCommunity, and other community based teams according to local circumstancesEnsure that all relevant information regarding client care is communicated to the appropriate persons team, bringing to the Team Leaders attention issues of concern regarding practice or workloadEnsure effective communications with relatives, visitors, voluntary organisations and the general public, thus encouraging participation in Care delivery. To respond sensitively, to the needs of relatives and carers, often in a highly emotive settingTo liaise with other professionals in relation to client care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings, and attending case conferences as appropriate.To advise others as to the role and practices of the MHLT and deliver basic Mental Health training to non mental health professionalsTo maintain positive working relationships and clear communications with team members and other professionals Ensure clients files are maintained in both manual (where practiced) and electronic. This includes both the general hospital and mental health trusts systems.Documentation of interventions, liaisons etc should be recorded as soon as possible after the event, but in line with both HPFT policy and professional codes.Analytical and JudgementalTo assess clients meeting defined referral criteria for mental health liaison service and local Operational PoliciesCarry out Risk Assessment and Management activitiesTo plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for clients in crisis with acute mental health problems in the community, and to coordinate activities with other professionals and agencies.Person Specification Educational achievements, qualifications & training EssentialRMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health NursingDIPSW or equivalentDesirablePreceptorship and Mentorship. / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health) or similar training.Completed AMHP training Practice Teacher Award Child protection Experience e.g. work related experience to be taken into account EssentialExperience in acute and community areas for younger or older adults. Evidence of continuing professional development.At least 2 years post registration experience with at least one year at grade 6DesirableExperience in working with acute mental health problems in community setting or CrhtT or MHLT. Job related aptitude and skills EssentialExperience of risk assessment in an acute / community setting.Supervision skillsConfidence to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.DesirableSpecific clinical/practice skills applicable in an acute community setting e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety management. Person Specification Educational achievements, qualifications & training EssentialRMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health NursingDIPSW or equivalentDesirablePreceptorship and Mentorship. / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health) or similar training.Completed AMHP training Practice Teacher Award Child protection Experience e.g. work related experience to be taken into account EssentialExperience in acute and community areas for younger or older adults. Evidence of continuing professional development.At least 2 years post registration experience with at least one year at grade 6DesirableExperience in working with acute mental health problems in community setting or CrhtT or MHLT. Job related aptitude and skills EssentialExperience of risk assessment in an acute / community setting.Supervision skillsConfidence to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.DesirableSpecific clinical/practice skills applicable in an acute community setting e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety management.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddresswatford general hospitalvicarage roadwatfordWD18 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddresswatford general hospitalvicarage roadwatfordWD18 0HBUnited KingdomEmployer's website