Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker? The Dorchester Psychiatric Liaison service are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner to join their well-established supportive team.
As a Practitioner you will assess patients referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital. Patients seen may present with mental health problems, self harm, or a psychiatric crisis. You will also work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorders as well as a variety of psychological issues relating to a physical disorder.
You will need to be confident in your risk assessment skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, policies and guidance which underpin our clinical practice. You will be required to work autonomously, therefore clinical skills and experience relating to crisis management and assessment are essential.
You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will be required to work effectively with both the multidisciplinary team, our acute colleagues based in the general hospital, other mental health services and external supporting agencies.
This post is a full-time role, we would accept part time applications and can be flexible. The service is 24/7 with shift patterns which include weekends, nights, and public holidays.
Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!
Main duties of the job
By joining Liaison Psychiatry as a Practitioner you will be offered a comprehensive induction period before starting in the role and be part of a continued developing service. You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision. You will have the opportunity to attend courses which support your individual development and growth as a practitioner in line with the appraisal process.
Shift Patterns available:
1. Early - 7:30 - 15:30
2. Late - 12:30 - 20:30
3. Long day - 7:30 to 20:30
4. Nights - 20:00 - 8:00
We welcome informal discussions and visits to meet the team, please contact Golda Devadason, Team Leader at golda.devadason@nhs.net or on 01305 253946
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr