Job summary As part of developing our liaison services within UHL we have funding for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner post within the older persons component of the Mental Health Liaison Services. The team is based in the Leicester Royal Infirmary and provide assessments for over 65s presenting in the acute medical setting with primary or co-morbid mental health problems. We offer an urgent assessment service to people attending the Emergency Departments in times of mental health crisis, and an assessment and liaison service to the medical wards across the 3 UHL sites. The service operates 9am-5pm seven days a week. The Mental Health Liaison Service experiences a high number of referrals which can be complex and challenging. This provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your practice and develop your nursing skills. We would require an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced RMN, OT or social worker with relevant post registration experience. You would work as part of the established team and would need to demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to high standards of patient care. You will need to be able to independently and confidently complete mental health assessments and develop formulations. The successful candidate must have a good understanding and knowledge around thorough clinical risk assessment. Contact Details: Remi Smith :remi.smith3@nhs.net Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team. Review and triage of referrals Completing comprehensive patient centred assessments Completing risk assessments Sharing of information relating to patient mental health history and involvement with services Support and advice around specialist treatment plans Supporting safe discharge planning Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, across the mental health and acute medical trust Working collaborative with service users and families/carers Referring on to and liaising with other agencies Arrangement of admissions to mental health inpatient services (including MHA assessments) where required Be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team Providing general advice and liaison to support the care of patients with mental health needs within the acute hospital setting Supporting the education and mental health awareness amongst other healthcare professionals About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Details Date posted 13 May 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 003410 Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary,Infirmary Square ,Leicester,LE1 5WW Leicester Leicestershire LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click on the attached Job Description and Person Specification 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. Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary,Infirmary Square ,Leicester,LE1 5WW Leicester Leicestershire LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary,Infirmary Square ,Leicester,LE1 5WW Leicester Leicestershire LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Leicester Royal Infirmary,Infirmary Square, ,Leicester,LE1 5WW, LE1 5WW Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom