Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

2 days ago


Tameside, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join our team at Pennine Care NHS FT. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality mental health services to patients in our acute trust.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patients' mental health needs and facilitate access to appropriate services.
  • Manage presenting risks and liaise with family and agencies as necessary.
  • Ensure safe discharge of patients back to their General Practitioner where appropriate.
  • Participate in the prioritization of referrals to the team and management of workload.
  • Provide effective, evidence-based assessments and short-term interventions for individuals requiring mental health services.
  • Be responsible for maintaining accurate record-keeping standards and inputting to information systems.
  • Contribute to the development of the team's gateway and assessment role.
  • Support the current 136 function and enhance this service beyond its current scope.
Requirements
  • Professional registration in health or social care with up to-date accreditation/CPD (RMN, Dip SW, BSc Occupational Therapy, or equivalent).
  • Substantial post-registration experience working in acute mental health services.
  • Experience in working with children/young people.
  • Knowledge of national legislation and guidance.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based/contemporary mental health practice.
  • Ability to identify and coordinate effective risk assessment and management.
  • Sound knowledge of working with the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation and DOLS.
About Us

Pennine Care NHS FT is proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We're committed to delivering the best care for our service users and strive to be a great place to work.



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