West London NHS Trust
Liaison Psychiatry Practitioner
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Ealing Liaison Psychiatry Service
We are looking for dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers to join Ealing Liaison Psychiatry Service. We provide care and support to patients with mental health needs in Ealing Hospital.
About the Team
The team has a mix of:
- Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists
- Trainee doctors
- Foundation Year doctors
- Liaison Psychiatry Practitioners
- Team Administrator
Office spaces are on level 9 in Ealing Hospital and excellent working relationships have already been developed with the acute Trust clinicians and managers.
Why Join Us?
If you have good clinical skills and are motivated to further develop your knowledge and practice, this role will suit you. You will join a team where learning and professional development are promoted. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously as well as being supported by the team. Team wellbeing and cohesion are high on our agenda as they are essential to providing quality care and improving patient and carer experience.
We pride ourselves on providing a standard of care that we would be happy for our loved ones and ourselves to receive. If this is your motivation as a practitioner, you will fit well in our team and we will nurture your caring attitude.
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Responsibilities
- Undertake biopsychosocial assessments for patients who attend the Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department or are admitted on medical wards and have mental health needs.
- Patients may present with emotional problems, self-harm, or in psychiatric crisis.
- Work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorder and a variety of psychological issues related to physical disorders.
You will offer a person-centred approach to patients’ treatment, recovery, and well-being. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and will have access to clinical support and supervision from more senior colleagues in the team. You will promote carer/family involvement where required/appropriate and will liaise with colleagues from other areas of health and social care to coordinate and facilitate safe discharge plans.
You will offer formal and informal training to your peers and acute trust colleagues to enhance patient care. As an integral part of the team, you will be encouraged to share your views and ideas to improve service delivery.
About the Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
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Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing and Hounslow). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Pamela
- Job title: Team Manager
- Email address: P.canhye@nhs.net
Pamela Canhye
Team Manager – Ealing Liaison Psychiatry Service
02089675000 ext 3511
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