Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner MPH

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified RMN who is looking for an exciting opportunity to come and work with psychiatric liaison services at Musgrove Park Hospital or a Band 5 clinician looking for a change?

We are offering a 6 month contract covering some maternity leave in a well supported and established team at Psychiatric Liaison Team. In return, we will offer you the opportunity to work alongside experienced PLT clinicians in a multi disciplinary team, where you can learn and develop your skills and abilities in a safe and supported service.

We work with patients in hospital with physical and mental health needs bridging the gap, assessing risks and onward care and support planning.

You will undertake comprehensive Bio Psychosocial assessments and will formulate a range of interventions for patients under the care of Acute Trusts within Somerset, who may be presenting with a suspected or actual mental health problem. You will be guided and supported by senior clinicians on every shift who will support you fully in this role.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake comprehensive Bio Psychosocial assessments and will formulate a range of interventions for patients under the care of Acute Trusts within Somerset, who may be presenting with a suspected or actual mental health problem.

To work alongside senior staff in providing specialist mental health advice to acute staff, enabling them to deal effectively with a range of mental health problems encountered in their clinical areas.

The service focuses on assessment, admission avoidance and discharge planning from A&E and on the facilitation of early but effective discharge for all adults from inpatient wards within the general hospital.

To advance professional knowledge, skills and expertise with the expectation of achieving an advanced level of practice.

To act in a consultative capacity on care issues. Working in partnership with patients and other professionals, to offer specific interventions informed by evidence based or consensus agreed best practice, appropriate to assessed needs, context and culture.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.