Job Description

We have an opportunity to join for a Band 6 Community Practitioner to join the Psychiatric liaison team based at Sunderland Royal Hospital .We offer 24/7 service into a multi-site acute care hospital.
This is an interesting and varied role, working in fast-paced environments including Accident and Emergency and acute in-patient wards.
You will be responsible for undertaking biopsychosocial assessments including in-depth risk assessments, delivering brief interventions, liaising with other health and social care services, educational organisations and others involved with all age groups.
Liaison services providethe acute Trust staff with expert advice, as well as giving ongoing support and treatment to patients, as required.
Main duties of the job
In Liaison psychiatry, staff undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments alongside robust risk and collaborative safety planning.
When patients remain in the acute hospital for medical treatment, we provide liaison interventions which may include brief psychological interventions.
Liaising with professional's involved in the person's care including family and carers, acute care staff, social care and other CNTW services.
We have a supportive MDT each day with psychiatrists, psychologist, pharmacy, and our Occupational Therapist and feedback assessments and liaison interventions.

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).

About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-CCG25-025-HN-A
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th May 2025
Closing date : 13th June 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 30th May 2025
Closing date : 13th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
• Mentor Training
• Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post.
• Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
• Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
• Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.