Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Due to ongoing expansion of the service a very exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liaison Psychiatry Team in Southampton.
The Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team has recently aligned to the national Core 24 model, the service is now developing to meet the Hampshire and IOW mental health transformation priorities. Liaison psychiatry is an integral part of the 247 Urgent Care Model and this is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with an interest working in an acute hospital environment to expand their knowledge in both physical health care and crisis intervention, within the urgent care model.
We are looking for applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic, and mental health professionals nurse social worker AHPs who are committed in promoting patient focused care and treatment for adults within the acute hospital. The successful candidates will work across the acute general hospital to provide mental health assessments and brief interventions to patients in the Emergency Departments and in-patient wards, as well as support, advice, and training to acute hospital colleagues.
The successful candidate will a receive a robust induction and regular supervision and reflective practice. The post holder will be required to work a flexible shift pattern over 24/7.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist mental health care assessments for Working age Adult patients and Older Peoples when required within University Hospital Southampton such as, Deliberate Self Harm assessment, Mental health emergencies, Complex psychosocial and behavioural assessments, Capacity assessment and Risk assessment.
To effectively and efficiently provide psychological support to patients with mental health needs who are temporarily in crisis, or who have mental health needs as a result of their physical illness or as a result of being hospitalised.
To advise non-psychiatry staff on outcome of assessment and formulate a medical care plan based on clinical intervention and risk management.
To provide time limited liaison follow up appointments when needed for those patients with more complex and enduring mental health needs.
Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Specialist Adult Mental health services, Older Peoples Mental health services and effectively liaise with multi-agency colleagues, patients and their supporters.
Contribute to the development and quality of clinical practice of liaison work with this client group at local and national levels.To maintain active role in service development, evaluation and integration with OPMH services which includes working with Older Peoples Mental Health.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.
- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.
- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.
While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Date posted
03 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SOU-4258
Job locations
Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5YA
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5YA
Employer's website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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