Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25.01 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.01 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Surrey, RH1 5RH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9384-26-0033 |
Summary
Deliver person-centred mental health care using advanced clinical judgement and specialist skills appropriate to individual needs and settings. Undertake comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, including full risk assessments to self and others. Coordinate, monitor, and review care plans for a designated caseload, adapting interventions in response to clinical change. Develop, implement, and evaluate robust discharge and transition plans, including urgent referrals to secondary care, social services, and voluntary agencies. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess needs, plan care, and respond effectively to deterioration or crisis. Provide therapeutic interventions, emotional support, and stability while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Act as a role model for high-quality mental health care within the general hospital or community setting. Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records in line with Trust policies. Communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, referrers, GPs, and partner agencies. Ensure communication is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and adapted to individuals understanding and needs. Obtain informed consent for assessments and interventions in a meaningful and ethical manner. Identify and address communication barriers to improve engagement and outcomes. Share assessment findings and discharge plans appropriately with relevant professionals in line with service expectations. Identify, assess, and manage a wide range of clinical and environmental risks relevant to the service user group. Implement risk management strategies in accordance with Trust and local safeguarding policies. Recognise and respond promptly to crisis situations, escalating concerns and seeking support when required. Safeguard vulnerable adults and children by identifying abuse risks and following appropriate referral pathways. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, staff, visitors, and the public through adherence to health, safety, and security policies. Address health education needs that reduce risk and promote safer outcomes for service users. Contribute to the development, monitoring, and maintenance of service standards and clinical policies. Collect, analyse, and report data for audit, research, and service performance monitoring. Identify areas for service improvement and contribute to planning, implementation, and evaluation of change. Promote shared decision-making and meaningful involvement of service users and carers in care planning. Raise concerns appropriately and contribute constructively to a positive image of the team, service, and Trust. Ensure care delivery aligns with evidence-based practice, policy, and risk management frameworks. Act as a professional role model and provide guidance and support to junior staff and learners. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and reflective practice to enhance performance. Support the induction, orientation, and ongoing development of new staff. Contribute to mentorship and teaching of students in line with NMC standards. Support structures for effective appraisal, performance management, and professional development within the team. Maintain professional practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Take responsibility for ongoing professional development, identifying learning needs and maintaining a professional portfolio. Attend mandatory and essential Trust training. Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional integrity at all times. Support recruitment, deployment, and day-to-day management of staff in line with Trust policy. Assist the team leader in maintaining safe staffing levels and effective rostering. Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Orders, financial instructions, policies, and procedures. Promote a safe, inclusive, and diverse working environment. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and performance management activities.