Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, dynamic and committed qualified mental health nurses to work in the Psychiatric Liaison Team (PLT) based at NSECH hospital at Cramlington. Adult person pathway.
We are seeking to appoint highly motivated Band 6 staff within the adult psychiatry pathway as part of the 24/7 service.
This is an interesting and varied role, working in fast-paced environments including Accident and Emergency (ED) and in-patient wards across the footfall of the acute trust - NSECH and other base sites.
NSECH PLT is a 24-hour service that provides timely, consistent, and high-quality assessment, mental health interventions and recommendations/onward signposting for the management of patients.
Presenting with acts of self-harm and/or co-morbid physical and mental health needs in general hospital settings.
In partnership with acute trust colleagues and other professionals when indicated, to manage the interface with patient's physical health needs ensuring all patients admitted to the acute hospital trust are placed on the most appropriate pathway of care and achieve the best outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The service operates 24/7 and there is an expectation that the successful person will work shifts/bank holidays/nightshifts.
We have access to the acute site facilities including a GYM and health and wellbeing hub.
In Liaison psychiatry, staff undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments alongside robust risk and safety planning assessments.
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 services.
We have a supportive MDT each day and work very closely with acute colleagues (emergency department, medical admissions, alcohol specialist nurses and safeguarding team).
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
NSECH PLT is a 24-hour service that provides timely, consistent, and high-quality assessment, mental health interventions and recommendations/onward signposting for the management of patients.
Presenting with acts of self-harm and/or co-morbid physical and mental health needs in general hospital settings.
In partnership with acute trust colleagues and other professionals when indicated, to manage the interface with patient's physical health needs ensuring all patients admitted to the acute hospital trust are placed on the most appropriate pathway of care and achieve the best outcomes.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th August 2025
Closing date : 28th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NSECH PLT is a 24-hour service that provides timely, consistent, and high-quality assessment, mental health interventions and recommendations/onward signposting for the management of patients.
Presenting with acts of self-harm and/or co-morbid physical and mental health needs in general hospital settings.
In partnership with acute trust colleagues and other professionals when indicated, to manage the interface with patient's physical health needs ensuring all patients admitted to the acute hospital trust are placed on the most appropriate pathway of care and achieve the best outcomes.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th August 2025
Closing date : 28th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)
- 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.
- Mentor Training.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Experience of working with service users in acute crisis
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
- Risk Assessment Skill & Management
- Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)
- 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.
- Mentor Training.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Experience of working with service users in acute crisis
Desirable
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
- Risk Assessment Skill & Management
- Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
