Night Liaison Practitioner - Basingstoke
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 24 March 2025
Job summary
Are you a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist? Are you interested in working within a general hospital environment, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients with both physical and mental health needs? Join our Basingstoke Liaison Team and make a difference in the lives of patients who require comprehensive care.
Our team culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients. We value open communication, continuous learning, and support each other in both professional and personal growth. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives.
We are committed to providing high-quality mental health care and support to those we see. Our team is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals within the hospital setting. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow and develop your skills. We also recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and strive to support our staff in achieving this.
If you are passionate about mental health care and want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist mental health care assessments for working-age adults and older people, including self-harm assessment, mental health emergencies, complex psychosocial and behavioural assessments, capacity assessment, and risk assessment.
Offer psychological support effectively and efficiently to patients with mental health needs who are temporarily in crisis or have mental health needs due to their physical illness or hospitalization.
Advise non-psychiatry staff on the outcome of assessments and formulate medical care plans based on clinical intervention and risk management.
Provide time-limited liaison follow-up appointments for patients with more complex and enduring mental health needs.
Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Specialist Adult Mental Health Services and Older Peoples Mental Health Services, liaising effectively 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.
Provide mental health education, advice, and training to clinical staff and students, including medical students at HIOW
Ability to work independently
Awareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Date posted
04 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MNH-7534
Job locations
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9NA
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9NA
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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