Liaison Mental Health Nurse

About

Permanent full-time Band 5 role in the STAR Team, working alongside a Band 6 clinician to triage and assess young people in crisis presenting to the emergency department. The post involves assessment, care planning and brief crisis interventions for young people and their families. Applicants require current UK professional registration and RMN/RN Mental Health or RNLD/RN Learning Disabilities registration, or be awaiting registration. Job grade: Band 5. Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum. Terms of service: Permanent. Number of posts: 1. Reference: 425-26-8218355-A. Duty station: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TH, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, plan, and evaluate nursing care for young people in crisis.
• Help triage and assess individuals presenting to the emergency department.
• Ensure the needs of children, young people, and their families are met with effective interventions.
• Maintain accurate records related to assessments and care provided.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-standard brief crisis interventions.

Qualifications

• RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration or awaiting registration.
• Mental Health Experience in Acute or CAMHS setting.
• Multi-disciplinary working.
• Legal Frameworks relevant to MH care (MHA, Safeguarding, Children's Act).
• Risk assessment / management.
• Nursing process.
• Self-Management and organisation.
• Excellent Communication / interpersonal skills (verbal / written).
• Commitment to: CAMHS; self and service development; flexible practice; flexible working patterns; management of change.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.