Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Nurse in Norwich, Norfolk

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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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