Mental Health Practitioner – Liaison Team South West Staffs
The closing date is 02 June 2026
Our Liaison Psychiatry Service are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse/Ot/Social Worker) to join our team to provide Mental Health provisions for all-age mental health presentations within the UHNM County Acute Hospital, Stafford
It is an exciting time to join our team as we have recently been commissioned to move to a 24/7 365 Service so offers a unique opportunity for someone who holds a professional background in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work, and who are interested in helping to create a responsive and holistic mental health service. You must be fully qualified in the appropriate profession and registered with the NMC/appropriate professional body.
As an organisation we pride ourselves in offering extensive development opportunities and you will be well supported by the service to achieve your goals to become the best you can be.
You will be based at County Hospital, Stafford. Some travel will be expected across various locations and community settings, and you must have the ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the role. You may be required to work across our other urgent care pathways based in southwest Staffordshire.
Shifts will cover a 24/7 period on a shift rota. As part of our commitment to flexible Working, we are able to consider requests for flexible working which can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the role is to provide mental health assessment, risk assessment and treatment, with the primary focus of the work being the high-quality assessment and treatment of patients presenting with a mental health issue within a physical healthcare setting.
Key responsibilities
- Provide indirect patient care via formal and informal consultancy supporting informal and formal training for the acute Trust staff in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
- Provide specialist assessment and care planning in conjunction with service users and carers, evaluation of individual treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Facilitate the timely and safe discharge of patients from the hospital, and enable hospital staff to manage risks related to mental health in the acute environment.
- Provide formulations based on patient’s individual care needs; develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Effectively communicate these plans and any changes to the person, their family/carer and clinical colleagues active in their care.
- Undertake skilled and robust risk assessments. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A qualified and registered mental health nurse (degree or equivalent, minimum diploma level) & must be registered on NMC
- Professional education or qualification in psychological therapies, particularly CBT or solution-focused brief interventions.
- Training or relevant experience in managing suicide risk and risk management
Experience
- Extensive post registration experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including working with patients in distress.
- Experience of working therapeutically in a variety of settings, including Crisis and/or Liaison services
- Experience of providing Liaison Psychiatry services previously.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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