Psychiatric Liaison Nurse/Practitioner (OPMH)
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
To provide specialist mental health care assessments for Older Adults within University Hospital Southampton such as, Deliberate Self Harm assessment, Mental health emergencies, Complex psychosocial and behavioural assessments, Capacity assessment and Risk assessment. To effectively and efficiently provide psychological support to patients with mental health needs who are temporarily in crisis, or who have mental health needs as a result of their physical illness or as a result of being hospitalised. To advise non-psychiatry staff on outcome of assessment and formulate a medical care plan based on clinical intervention and risk management. To provide time limited liaison follow up appointments when needed for those patients with more complex and enduring mental health needs. Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Specialist Older Peoples Mental health services and effectively liaise with multi-agency colleagues, patients and their supporters. Contribute to the development and quality of clinical practice of liaison work with this client group at local and national levels. To maintain active role in service development, evaluation, and integration with OPMH services which includes working with Older Peoples Mental Health. To work a variable 9am-5pm shift pattern over a 7-day service. (Monday, Sunday).
Main duties of the job
To lead the clinical management of a designated group of service users. To allocate and support individuals with work and review progress as agreed outcomes. To coordinate and monitor the delivery of person centred healthcare to a designated group of service users, using complex clinical decision making where appropriate. To effectively communicate complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to patients, their family and/or carers. Demonstrates advanced level of ability in evidence based mental health and risk assessments of older people with mental health problems in the General Hospital setting, involving assessing, planning, and evaluating care in collaboration with others. Operating independently in making complex clinical judgements, evaluating alternative courses of action, and managing and advising on complex clinical issues regarding the treatment and care of patients. Negotiating the transfer of patients to Older Peoples Mental Health Services or other services within the Southampton City Primary Care Trust or Hampshire Primary Care Trust when necessary. To work as a member of the MDT in assessing and planning care and responding to changes in service user's health. To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil these. To create, develop, and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-8141
Job locations
Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5YA
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5YA
Employer's website
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