Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Practitioner
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
Do you have specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in Mental Health?
Are you looking for an new opportunity to use your expertise and leadership skills?
We are currently looking for with a Psychiatric Liaison Specialist Practitioner to join an experienced team offering 24/7 psychiatric assessments to the Horton and John Radcliffe emergency departments.
EDPS offer specialist assessments and discharge planning to patients aged 13 years and upwards attending with a broad spectrum of mental health presentations as well as self-harm. Using evidence based practice and leadership skills to optimise outcomes for patients and represent Oxford Health in the general health setting.
Main duties of the job
- Timely and independent psychiatric assessments of patients to identify appropriate, evidence based, mental health treatment and support.
- Effective risk assessment and mitigation.
- Support and guidance to our OUH colleagues around suitable management of distress behaviour and agitation.
- Liaison and referral to other services including secondary health care and third sector partners.
- Development of collaborative discharge plans, designed to meet the individual needs of each patient
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OA7273953
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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