Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Nurse

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Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Nurse Specialism: Mental Health Liaison Location: Norwich, UK Salary: Up to £26 per hour Contract: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months

Join us as a Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Nurse in the vibrant city of Norwich. This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers up to £26 per hour over a three-month contract. Working within the emergency department and inpatient wards of a busy 1,200-bed acute hospital, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services. This role is ideal for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with experience conducting comprehensive mental health assessments for individuals aged 16 and above.

Perks and benefits:

Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule while achieving a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development: Gain valuable experience across a fast-paced acute hospital environment and broaden your clinical expertise.
Networking opportunities: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team and build strong professional relationships.
Varied clinical experience: Develop your skills by supporting patients across emergency and inpatient settings with diverse mental health needs.

What you will do:

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and formulate care plans for individuals aged 16 and over in the emergency department and inpatient wards.
Develop onward care plans, ranging from primary care follow-up to referrals for Mental Health Act assessments.
Liaise with healthcare professionals and external agencies to support effective assessment, care planning, and information sharing.
Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
Participate in a varied shift pattern, including long days, twilight shifts, and nights across a seven-day service.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with current professional registration (NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England).
Experience carrying out comprehensive mental health assessments within acute, crisis, liaison, or community mental health settings.
Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant mental health legislation.
Excellent communication, assessment, and multidisciplinary working skills.
Ability to work flexibly across a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

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