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Job Summary37.5 hours per weekLiaison Psychiatry is the sub specialty of Psychiatry involving assessment and management of mental health needs related to physical problems. Clinical presentations span a wide spectrum from organic psychosis, severe depression or somatoform disorder to adjustment reactions, delirium, dementia and abnormal health behaviour.The primary function of this role is to undertake triage of patients presenting to the ED by completing a brief assessment of issues and risk and formulating, communicating and documenting an appropriate management plan or signposting away from the department to suitable other community based crisis services. Full mental health assessments will also be a key aspect of this role.Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.Job Share(s) ConsideredPlease note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be working within the highly complex and busy environment of the ED. Assessments may need to take place in a variety of places within the department. There is access to dedicated assessment space; however, it is anticipated assessments and signposting from the ED will take place in non-dedicated space.The post holder will support additional functions such as triage in ambulance and within the HALO corridor if necessary. The post holder will be required to use IT equipment in different locations and to be able to adopt agile working requirements.About UsLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve.We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.Date posted: 24 March 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro rataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: B9832-2025-NM-9716Job locations: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PYPsychiatric Liaison, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DHJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesThis service aims to provide acute hospital staff with specialist advice on the management of psychological problems. The team prioritises risk, location and complexity of referrals and coordinates resources appropriately. Autonomous working, diagnostic skills, formulation, and comprehensive risk assessment are important to make a safe management and discharge plan.The postholder will work autonomously in undertaking holistic and comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments incorporating assessment of mental state. The post holder will have highly developed risk assessment skills to manage complex presentations and challenging behaviours.To champion a culture, across the service and within UHP, based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to the rest of the team.To work alongside and collaboratively with the Alternative to the ED.The postholder will demonstrate a sound understanding of the ethical and legal issues in caring for all adults attending the hospital. This will include advice and guidance around the use of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards (2005) (currently known as DOLS).To review patients detained under section of the MHA that are admitted within the ED footprint.To be proactive in responding to patient requests to self-discharge and where possible supporting UHP and the patient in this process.To monitor and provide proactive education of acute care staff.Person SpecificationEssential 119889215 Desirable 119889214 Essential 119889218 Desirable 119889217 Essential 119889221 Desirable 119889220 Essential 119889224 Desirable 119889223 Essential 119889227 Desirable 119889226Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Livewell SouthwestAddress: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PYEmployer's website:Livewell Southwest #J-18808-Ljbffr