Community Practitioner

We are looking for qualified experienced staff to come and work in Psychiatric Liaison team in Cumbria. We can provide a flexible environment and have the facility to be able to provide a flexible working pattern over 24/7.

You will be providing mental health support to the acute hospitals, you will be able to offer mental health and social needs assessment, have an excellent understanding of mental health across all the pathways.

You will be able to develop meaningful relationships with other professionals such as A&E staff, Police, and adult social care to provide a holistic response to individuals mental health needs., You will manage all aspects of mental health care to provide support and advice to families, patients and professionals around mental health. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support.

You will have skills in the assessment of all mental health issues that can arise out of normal working hours as the service is available 24/7. You will be skilled in decision making and confident in your own abilities as a practitioner.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.