Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

6 months ago


Halifax, United Kingdom South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Full time

The post holder will work as part of the MHLT to provide a psychiatric liaison service into Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT) sites, covering both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. They will provide skilled assessment, support, advice and guidance for service users within CHFT who are presenting with a mental health concern. They will work shifts as part of the 24 hour staff rota in order to ensure the service is accessible at all times and that referrals are received and responded to within the commissioned response times. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post.

The post holder will be required to undertake other duties as required with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments. Completing robust biopsychosocial mental health assessments with service users and formulating a safe and appropriate plan for discharge or further intervention and follow up. Completing and documenting robust risk assessments in accordance with Trust/Organisational protocols.

Ensuring that service users are actively involved in the planning of their care. Ensuring involvement of families and carers. Working collaboratively with other professional groups and partnership organisations (Police, Citizens Advice, Benefits Agencies, Employment and Housing Associations, Education Authorities etc). Maintaining a continuing knowledge of current evidence based practice.

Maintaining relevant professional body registration and ensure adherence to statutory codes of practice. To contribute to ongoing service evaluation and development of the team. Recognising and respecting the cultural and spiritual needs of others. To regularly engage in clinical supervision and professional development review processes.

Maintaining records in line with professional standards and Trust Protocols. Maintaining confidentiality of information regarding service users and their families and friends at all times. Providing professional advice and guidance to colleagues within the acute trust around the management of individuals who are presenting with a mental health concern.



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