Adult Hospital Liaison Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S60 2UD |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7317742/376-RCG-0558-A |
Summary
Band 6 Hospital Liaison Practitioner within the Adult Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team.
Location - Woodlands Unit, Rotherham Foundation Hospital Trust Site
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Hospital Liaison Team.
Your role will be to provide Urgent and Emergency response to Mental Health Referrals from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (TRFT) with whom we work in close partnership. You will undertake full bio-psychosocial assessments and contribute to providing safe and supported discharge plans. You will work closely with TRFT staff to develop their knowledge of Mental Health- including involvement in delivering training and supporting TRFT staff to develop positive working practices which put the patient at the centre of their own care and promote parity of esteem.
You will be a knowledgeable and a competent practitioner with excellent assessment and risk assessment skills, the ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate the confidence and ability to work autonomously and as a member of the wider MDT. You will have experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs and have a willingness to continue your professional development.
The team works over a 24/7 period, and this involves a flexible duty rota covering this period. Full-time applications will only be considered.
For additional information please contact:
Jack Rowley – Mental Health Hospital Liaison Team Manager on 03000 215 652 or Sally Blackett – Boroughwide Service Manager on 03000 215 303
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 20 Jul 2025
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