The Band 6 Hospital Liaison Practitioner provides specialist mental health assessments, risk management and short-term interventions for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and acute hospital wards. Working within a multidisciplinary Hospital Liaison Team, the post holder delivers timely mental health care, supports crisis management, and coordinates care with acute hospital staff, community services and partner agencies.

 

The role requires autonomous decision-making, management of complex cases, and contribution to the delivery of a safe, responsive and recovery-focused liaison mental health service.

• Undertake comprehensive mental health, psychosocial and risk assessments for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and acute hospital wards. 
• Provide timely assessment, intervention and care planning for individuals experiencing mental health crises within the acute hospital setting. 
• Manage a caseload of patients, coordinating care and ensuring effective referral, discharge and follow-up arrangements. 
• Deliver specialist mental health advice, support and consultation to acute hospital staff and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Assess and manage clinical risk, including safeguarding concerns, and implement appropriate risk management plans. 
• Work collaboratively with community mental health services, primary care, social care and third-sector organisations to ensure seamless patient care.
• Facilitate admission avoidance where appropriate and support timely discharge planning from acute hospital services. 
• Maintain accurate clinical records, documentation and reports in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. 
• Participate in clinical supervision, audit, training, service development and quality improvement activities. 
• Contribute to the achievement of service performance targets and response standards within the Hospital Liaison Service. 

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