Psychiatric Liaison Clinician
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Job summary
The purpose of the Bucks Psychiatric Liaison Service (PLS) is to provide a liaison psychiatry service for patients in acute psychiatric states (psychosis, severe depression, dementia and delirium) presenting to the Acute Hospital Trust and where appropriate provide assessment, liaison and treatment advice so that patients will have their mental health needs met as well as their physical needs.
Main duties of the job
The Psychiatric Liaison team are a small, fun and well regarded Liaison team in Buckinghamshire. We provide assessments for those in mental health crisis in Accident and Emergency and throughout the Acute hospital- fancy joining us?
We strive for excellence in every assessment and will need you to be able to conduct psychosocial assessments for those in crisis and possess excellent risk assessment skills.
To be successful in meeting the challenges involved with the role you must be a skilled Mental Health Clinician who is enthusiastic, has strong clinical and risk management skills and must be able to work autonomously.
Along with crisis assessments within the hospital settings we also provide expert mental health advice, support and training to staff where it's needed. You must be able to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the care provided is safe, effective and of a high quality.
We are a strong little team who are currently working towards PLAN accreditation and want someone to join us in our journey who has proven team working skills.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, clear decision making capabilities, be a vocal advocate for the patient and have current knowledge and expertise in the care of patients with severe and enduring mental health issues.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
01 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM5619043
Job locations
The John Hampden Unit, Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Stoke Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The John Hampden Unit, Stoke Mandeville Hospital,
Stoke Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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