Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Psychiatric Liaison Nurse to join the Liaison Psychiatry Team in Sheffield on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing specialist mental health assessment and support to patients presenting in acute healthcare settings.

• Location:
  
  Sheffield
• Department:
  Liaison Psychiatry
• Contract length: 3 months (with potential extension)
• Hours:
  
  Up to 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts available: 7 days per week
• Shift patterns:
  Predominantly Night
  
  Shifts:
  
  19:00 – 08:10;
  Some Late Shifts Available: 14:00 – 00:00;
  Flexible working across a 7-day service. Maximum 37.5 hours per week.

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Provide timely psychiatric liaison support within acute care settings.
• Develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, nursing, and social care professionals.
• Assess and manage patients presenting with mental health crises, self-harm, substance misuse, and complex psychiatric needs.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to professional standards.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Previous experience working within Liaison Psychiatry, Crisis Teams, Acute Mental Health Services, or Emergency Care settings.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Competitive agency rates.
• Flexible shift availability.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist Liaison Psychiatry service.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Referral bonus £200.
• Sign up bonus £150.

If you are an experienced Psychiatric Liaison Nurse looking for your next agency opportunity, we would love to hear from you.