Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse focuses on in this vital role, you will provide expert mental health assessments, crisis intervention.

What the role involves

• In this vital role, you will provide expert mental health assessments, crisis intervention.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that patients receive timely and effective mental health care, integrating both physical and mental health support.
• Use clinical judgment and risk assessments to ensure the safety of the people using our services.
• Be open and transparent about your own practice.
• Work with others to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate, legible, and comprehensive records.

Skills and requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience.
• Effective risk assessment and risk management experience.
• Knowledge of counseling skills, cognitive behavioral skills, psychosocial interventions, and brief solution-focused therapy.
• Experience in delivering clinical interventions.

Candidate fit

• clinical judgement, NMC standards, calm communication, and careful documentation

Additional role context

• We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse to join the team at one of the major mental health trusts in London.
• Care planning for patients within acute hospital settings.
• The successful candidates will demonstrate progressive skills in leadership, supervision, clinical practice, service development, risk assessment.