Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,701.00 to £48,054.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40701.00 - £48054.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Harrow, HA1 3UJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-24-0953 |
Summary
The liaison psychiatry team at Northwick Park operates a 24-hour service and successful applicants will be expected to work on rotating shift patterns (day and nights shifts) for A&E or 37.5 hours a week for medical wards doing either 9-5 or 8-6 shifts Mon - Sun. Provide assessment of health needs of all patients over the age 18, including those who self-harm, have learning disabilities, have substance misuse issues, have perinatal mental health issues or have mental health difficulties commonly associated with old age, including dementia. To provide clinical assessment and skilled management of patients in the Mental Health Emergency Centre to facilitate short periods of ongoing assessment and discharge planning Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies. Work alongside members of the Trusts Psychological team and attend meetings and ward rounds. Feedback information regarding patients as required. Liaise with other disciplines working within the community to offer input, education and support regarding patient care. Give information/support to those who call the service regarding mental health issues and documenting as required. Maintain confidential up to date records and provide letters, reports, statistical and audit information as required, always adhering to NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) guidelines. To be the first line of contact for section 136 (MHA 1983) patients. Arranging for the Approved Mental Health Practitioner and section 12 approved doctor to attend A&E. Assessing patient with the duty doctor as part of the section 136 assessment process. To provide practical advice, support, guidance and information to newly rostered SHOs. To provide support and advice to patients, GPs and others regarding prescribed medication, treatment, and referrals to other agencies. The post holder will be able to work flexible and work unsocial hours as necessary to provide assessment and support for service users. To provide psychiatric liaison service to service users admitted to medical wards To provide support and guidance to new members of the team, as well as students. To provide clinical assessment and review of patients transferred to the MHEC. To manage the day to day running of the MHEC on certain shifts including medication administration, review of complex cases and liaising with outside services to facilitate safe discharge plans.