Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Job summary

The Shropshire Care group has two Mental Health Liaison (MHL) B6 opportunities. We are looking to employ qualified RMN/SW/OT B5/6 practitioners that have experience of assessing people who have experienced a Mental Health Crisis; knowledge of physical health conditions and how these can affect a person's presentation would be beneficial though not obligatory, we recognise that this can be part of a professional development plan. The role requires a robust clinician with good decision-making skills who can work independently and as part of a team and be available to work as part of a 24/7 rota and we would also be keen to support B5 practitioners move into a B6 role.

Interested applicants are encouraged to make contact with the team to talk about the roles, the demands and challenges of working within another NHS Trust and how changing legislation and guidance support and guide our service. If you wish to make contact with us, then please call the team at RSH on 01743 261000 ext. 3105/1132 or the team at PRH on 01952 641222 ext. 4020 and ask for Dave Wilkinson or Jenna David. If one of these people is not available, then any member of the team can answer some questions about the roles.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are as follows;

• to provide a 1 hour response to the A+E department when referrals are made for people who have attended and require mental health support and assessment.
• to provide a 24 hr response to the wards in the hospital for people who have been admitted and need support and assessment of their mental health.
• to support colleagues within the general hospital in their education and learning about mental health presentations and the role of the Mental Health Liaison Team.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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