Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Band 5-6 Developmental Post
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Scarborough, YO12 6QLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 September 2026
16 days leftJob description
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 experien...
This developmental post is open to registered professionals including: mental health nurses, dual qualified nurses, OT's, social workers.
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.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
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
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.
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.
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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