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Liaison Psychiatry Nurse
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2452686
Job summary
The work will involve the comprehensive psychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population (including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans).
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. The options will include the admission and discharge of patients.
Main duties of the job
o Be responsible for the completion of autonomous psychosocial assessments and reviews of the mental health needs of patients presenting with a wide variety of clinical conditions.
o Provide a comprehensive consultation liaison service to St Mary's Hospital ward teams and individual clinicians to advise in the development of psychological care plans, and to advise in cases where patients are exhibiting complex psychosocial needs and/or challenging behaviours.
o Be required to teach acute hospital staff in both formal and informal settings.
o Be responsible for providing a broad range of treatments and clinical interventions as appropriate to the needs of each individual patient.
About us
The Liaison Psychiatry Team at St Mary's Hospital provides a consultation and liaison service for all patients over the age of 18 years who are referred from A&E, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics within St Marys Hospital. It is a dynamic role. You will work with a highly skilled workforce of experienced mental health practitioners that include Consultant Psychiatrists, SpRs, trainee doctors. Liaison Psychiatry Nurse Specialists and alcohol nurse specialists. You will develop high competency levels to enable you to competently fulfil your role confidently.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-WE-0887
Job locations
The Lighthouse
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.
Provide a specialist assessment (usually working alone) of a patients mental/psychological state, (this will include assessment of deliberate self-harm) and initial risk assessment. Arrange referral or follow up as necessary.
Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies.
Utilise a wide variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are required to be seen.
Provide specialist advice and support with decision-making on a range of care, treatment and patient management issues.
Be available for consultation regarding patient care, and offer information and support, in particular advice on nursing management, ensuring patients with severe and enduring mental illness on wards at St Marys Hospital are receiving care that is of a high quality and specific to their needs.
Work alongside all members of the Liaison Psychiatry Team, and attend and contribute to meetings and ward rounds, presenting complex cases for discussion within the team.
Liaise with other disciplines (statutory services) working within the community, offer input, education and support regarding patient care.
Give information/support to telephone callers to switchboard regarding mental health issues, documenting as required.
Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to CNWL NHS Foundation Trust policy, and understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality, always adhering to NMC guidelines.
Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy, operational policy and strategic objectives, taking responsibility for specific areas of policy and strategy delivery, as negotiated with team leader.
Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and high standards of nursing practice, as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Code of professional conduct (2012).
Provide expert advice regarding the pharmacological management of mental health patients to acute hospital clinicians.
Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practices and research. Demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of nursing practice to other staff
Participate in structured clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for those suffering from mental illness. In particular, advice regarding the use of the Mental Health Act (2007) in acute hospital settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.
Provide a specialist assessment (usually working alone) of a patients mental/psychological state, (this will include assessment of deliberate self-harm) and initial risk assessment. Arrange referral or follow up as necessary.
Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies.
Utilise a wide variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are required to be seen.
Provide specialist advice and support with decision-making on a range of care, treatment and patient management issues.
Be available for consultation regarding patient care, and offer information and support, in particular advice on nursing management, ensuring patients with severe and enduring mental illness on wards at St Marys Hospital are receiving care that is of a high quality and specific to their needs.
Work alongside all members of the Liaison Psychiatry Team, and attend and contribute to meetings and ward rounds, presenting complex cases for discussion within the team.
Liaise with other disciplines (statutory services) working within the community, offer input, education and support regarding patient care.
Give information/support to telephone callers to switchboard regarding mental health issues, documenting as required.
Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to CNWL NHS Foundation Trust policy, and understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality, always adhering to NMC guidelines.
Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy, operational policy and strategic objectives, taking responsibility for specific areas of policy and strategy delivery, as negotiated with team leader.
Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and high standards of nursing practice, as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Code of professional conduct (2012).
Provide expert advice regarding the pharmacological management of mental health patients to acute hospital clinicians.
Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practices and research. Demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of nursing practice to other staff
Participate in structured clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for those suffering from mental illness. In particular, advice regarding the use of the Mental Health Act (2007) in acute hospital settings.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified nurse in any combination of the following; Liaison Psychiatric Nurse, acute psychiatric setting, working within a CMHT, Older adults, Home treatment teams.
- Risk assessment/management.
- Ability to interpret research and apply to practice.
- Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills/psychosocial interventions/brief solution focused therapy.
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration experience
- Audit and Research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and oral. Computer skills.
- Computer skills including good speed at typing.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983), the Mental Health Code of Practice and the CPA process.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Mental capacity Act
- Specialist knowledge of mental health problems and their relationship to physical disorders.
- Able to assess health needs of all patients over the age 18 years + over in the hospital, including those who self-harm, learning disabilities, have substance misuse issues or have mental health difficulties commonly associated with old age, including dementia.
- A comprehensive understanding of the risk assessment process (including deliberate self harm).
- Able to build constructive relationships using warmth and empathy.
- Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to carry out mental health assessments.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License.
- C&G 7.730 Teaching Cert (Adults).
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN on live register
- Evidence of an active interest in further professional development.
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychotherapy, Counselling or a related discipline.
- Practice assessor, ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level.
- Other courses relevant to liaison psychiatry.
- RGN
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified nurse in any combination of the following; Liaison Psychiatric Nurse, acute psychiatric setting, working within a CMHT, Older adults, Home treatment teams.
- Risk assessment/management.
- Ability to interpret research and apply to practice.
- Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills/psychosocial interventions/brief solution focused therapy.
Desirable
- Other relevant post registration experience
- Audit and Research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and oral. Computer skills.
- Computer skills including good speed at typing.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act (1983), the Mental Health Code of Practice and the CPA process.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Mental capacity Act
- Specialist knowledge of mental health problems and their relationship to physical disorders.
- Able to assess health needs of all patients over the age 18 years + over in the hospital, including those who self-harm, learning disabilities, have substance misuse issues or have mental health difficulties commonly associated with old age, including dementia.
- A comprehensive understanding of the risk assessment process (including deliberate self harm).
- Able to build constructive relationships using warmth and empathy.
- Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to carry out mental health assessments.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving License.
- C&G 7.730 Teaching Cert (Adults).
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RMN on live register
- Evidence of an active interest in further professional development.
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychotherapy, Counselling or a related discipline.
- Practice assessor, ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to degree level.
- Other courses relevant to liaison psychiatry.
- RGN
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Lighthouse
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Lighthouse
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)