Liaison psychiatry is the sub specialty which provides psychiatric treatment to patients attending general hospitals either in the emergency department or those admitted to in-patient wards.

Therefore, it deals with the interface between physical and psychological health and predominantly works to ensure the delivery of safe, recovery focused care to individuals potentially posing a high level of risk to themselves

The role is a band 5 developmental post and is suitable for either newly qualified Band 5 nurses or those aspiring to develop into a band 6 role in the next 12 months.

The role comes with a clear development plan to develop skills within the specialty of liaison psychiatry

The appointable candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with patients aged 18 and over, completing initial assessments within the Emergency Department or on the general wards, and working closely with the Liaison Psychiatry Consultants and wider MDT

The post holder will also have the opportunity to be involved in co-facilitating educational sessions to the Southampton General Hospital staff and supporting QI projects

There is ongoing support available through the SHFT preceptorship Programme (if required) as well as regular management supervision, training, peer support sessions, reflective practice and daily team meetings

Main duties of the job

The function of this band 5 developmental Psychiatric Liaison Nurse role is to develop the key core skills and competencies for a Liaison Psychiatry nurse and to demonstrate the ability to function in a Band 6 role over a 12 18-month period

Liaison Psychiatry is the sub specialty of Psychiatry involving assessment and management of mental health needs related to physical problems

Clinical presentations span a wide spectrum from organic psychosis, severe depression or somatoform disorder to adjustment reactions, delirium, dementia and abnormal health behaviour

This service aims to provide acute hospital staff with specialist advice on the management of psychological problems

The team prioritises on risk, location and complexity of referrals and coordinates resources appropriately. Autonomous working, diagnostic skills, formulation, and comprehensive risk assessment are important to make a safe management and discharge plan

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Dual Field MH/Adult
• Computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Anne Hospital

Coxford Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 5YA

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348-SW-5621