Psychiatry UK
Liaison/Triage Practitioner
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Liaison/Triage Practitioner
Liaison/Triage Practitioner – Permanent/Full-Time (Remote)
United Kingdom (Remote)
Reporting to: Liaison Nurse Team Lead
Contact Us:
- Location: Home-based/various UK meeting locations as required
- Contract: Permanent/Full-time – 40 hours per week
- Salary: £52,000 per annum + £1,000 working from home allowance
- Deadline: Monday 13th July 2026 (Early closure possible in case of high volume)
About Psychiatry UK
Psychiatry UK is the UK’s leading provider of digital psychiatry services, supporting children, teenagers, and adults with expert, patient-centred care—partnering with both private clients and NHS services.
Joining Psychiatry UK allows you to: ✔ Expand your clinical knowledge and skills ✔ Enjoy flexibility with a fully remote role ✔ Work alongside innovative, forward-thinking professionals in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to meaningful, equitable mental health care.
The Role: Liaison/Triage Practitioner
You’ll join our established Liaison Nurse Team (LNT), supporting both general mental health triage and the Northeast and North Cumbria (NENC) Neurodevelopmental Triage Service. This varied, clinically fulfilling role demands expertise in mental health assessment, risk management, safeguarding, and patient-centred care.
Primary Duties Include:
Core Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical support to Psychiatrists, Prescribers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Conduct mental state and risk assessments during telephone/remote consultations.
- Perform timely triage and risk assessments, adhering to Psychiatry UK policies and national guidelines.
- Triage referrals for neurodevelopmental assessments (ADHD, autism) using evidence-based criteria.
- Make independent clinical decisions ensure safe, personalised care.
- Develop risk management plans, escalating concerns as needed.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and clinical documentation.
- Promote shared decision-making and inform patients on treatment options.
- Collaborate with NHS partners, external agencies, and internal teams for coordinated care.
- Improve triage/neurodevelopmental services via process/quality-driven feedback.
- Undertake safeguarding assessments and compliance with legal/operational standards.
- Balance a priority-driven workload while preserving clinical excellence.
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Our Commitment to Improvement
You’ll contribute to evolving, user-friendly care models, helping refine services that improve accessibility, pivotal support, and EDI-equity in neurodevelopmental mental health.
Flexibility: Remote-based (must reside in the UK) with occasional travel for meetings.
Key Opportunities
Work in a supportive, innovative environment while honing experience across: 🔹 General mental health triage and liaison 🔹 Neurodevelopmental assessment & ADHD/Autism diagnosis/treatment 🔹 Policy-informed service development and safeguarding
Responsibilities
As Our Liaison/Triage Practitioner, You Will:
- Deliver expert telephonic assessments to ensure accurate referrals and safeguarding.
- Use clinical judgement to triage referrals for neurodevelopmental (ND) panels or non-ND pathways.
- Interface with NHS CCDs and commissioned care providers for continuum support.
- Foster collaboration between Psychiatry UK, third-party clinicians, and families.
- Apply latest guidelines (NICE, NHS DE, local commissioning source) rigourously.
- Locally champion advanced digital mental health solutions and personnel CPD.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
You must demonstrate: ✔ Active registration with the NMC (Registered Nurse) or HCPC (Occupational Therapist). ✔ At least 3 years’ post-qualification mental health experience (or equivalent safe independent clinical decision-making skills). ✔ Evidence of professional development (CPD). ✔ Proven experience in mental health triage/liaison or neurodevelopmental care. ✔ Holistic risk assessment and safeguarding composition. ✔ Advanced IT for remote practice (video platforms, electronic documentation). ✔ Autonomy and organisational effectiveness. ✔ Book-a-Role DBS clearance ( supplemental voluntary DBS).
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Desirable Experience
- Postgraduate qualifications/mental health specialization.
- Experience with ADHD/Autism assessments, primary care, or crisis triage services.
- Familiarity with remote or digital triage models.
Supporting Your Career at Psychiatry UK
Personal Wellbeing & Professional Growth
Our bespoke benefits package includes: 🔸 Health Cash Plan 🔸 Well Hub Subscription (mental health support tools) 🔸 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 🔸 Annual Volunteering Day, plus Enhanced Leave 🔸 Length-of-Service Bonus 🔸 Superior Pension Options
At Psychiatry UK, we champion work-life balance and open dialogue.
Recruitment Process
We strive for an inclusive, accessible hiring approach, welcoming reasonable workplace adjustments. Our process involves:
- Application
- CV Screening
- Competency-Based Interviews
Do you require support for adjustments during the process? Let us know—we’re happy to accommodate.
Let’s Make a Difference
An unparalleled opportunity to "bring systemic care online" while engaging with clients virtually or face-to-face (simply, efficiently, and with compassion). Apply now to join a team transforming lives across the UK.
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