Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £42,471.00 to £50,364.00 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £42471.00 - £50364.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, W2 1PF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9333-24-1058 |
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Please refer to the attached job description about more information about the role. You will be expected to have the skills to deal with a very broad range of mental health needs as well as undertaking initial mental health assessments with those whose primary problem may be substance misuse. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of the complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options. This will include those related to the admission and discharge of patients. Once you have completed the initial extended induction, you will have the authority to discharge from a mental health perspective from both the Emergency Department and the inpatient wards at St Mary's Hospital. Your interpersonal skills will be expected to be excellent and you must be able to confidently communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing. You must be able to demonstrate de-escalation skills with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations. You will be expected to be a source of mental health knowledge and expertise and be able to provide support to other staff in their day to day management of patients who present with acute psychological distress and acute mental health problems. Liaison with health professionals at St Mary's Hospital site and with external mental health services will be a key part of the role with the safe discharge or transfer of patients to their local mental health services being paramount.