Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner inBournemouth and Poole UHD inBournemouth and Poole UHD PUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024

Please ensure that you have read the Job Description and Person Specification fully before applying.Are you an established Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to grow your skill set? Our Liaison Psychiatry Service based within UHD would love for you to join their team!

As a Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner you will be confident in your risk assessment skills, have excellent communication and work autonomously. Previous work within an acute, CMHT and/or crisis home treatment team with clinical skills relating to crisis management and assessment are essential. You will assess patients with mental health needs, self harm, presenting with psychosomatic disorders or a psychiatric crisis who are referred from a variety of sources including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital.

In return you will get the innovative experience to work within the new hospital developments at the UHD sites. You will work in a well-established supportive team and have the opportunity to attend courses which support your individual development and growth as a practitioner.

This post is a full-time role but we would welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 22.5 hours. The service is 24/7 with shift patterns which include weekends, nights, and public holidays.

Shift Patterns:

Early - 7:30 - 15:30

Late - 13:00 - 21:00

Long day - 7:30 to 21:00

Nights - 20:30 - 8:00

Weekend and public holidays are at enhanced pay! Parking permit included!

You will be required to work effectively with both the multidisciplinary team, our Acute Hospital colleagues based in the general hospital, other mental health services and external supporting agencies.

You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the legislation, polices and guidance which underpin our clinical practice.

By joining Liaison Psychiatry as a Practitioner you will be offered a comprehensive induction period before starting in the role and be part of a continued developing service. You will be involved in team meetings, case presentations, reflective practice and receive regular group and individual supervision.

We strongly recommend and welcome informal discussions and visits to meet the team, please contact Lou Emeny-Senior - Team Leader on or email

About us

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £5,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email

Secondment also available for this role and for those with current NHS service. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.