Practitioner in Psychiatric Liaison

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 6 Practitioner to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team based at Yeovil District Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients experiencing acute mental health challenges within a physical health setting.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will conduct specialist mental health assessments, provide expert advice and contribute to the planning and delivery of person centred care for adults presenting with psychiatric needs in the general hospital setting.

Main duties of the job

Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions to adults in A&E and general hospital wards.

Support early discharge planning and admission avoidance strategies through timely and effective interventions.

Provide specialist mental health consultation, advice and education to acute hospital staff.

Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records on the Trust's Rio system.

Act as a professional role model, promoting best practice and providing mentorship to students and junior staff.

Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and development initiatives.

Ensure safe, evidence-based, and legally compliant care is delivered to patients.

Work closely with partner agencies across health and social care to promote integrated service delivery.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.