Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Band 6
Brighton
£26 - £39
Ongoing contract
Tuesday - Friday, long days

Do you want to work for an inspiring and expanding service within CAMHS? If so then we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner who is keen to apply their skills across a range of settings to help young people in crisis.

The role will be variable and exciting, sometimes challenging and there is a need for flexibility but it is always very interesting and rewarding. Excellent risk assessment and safety planning skills are essential to this role and you will be well supported to develop your ability in these areas.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge within an established Trust, with an agency that cares about you and offers round the clock support.

Main duties of the job

You will be supporting young people and their carers who are presenting in mental health crisis across a range of settings including; General Hospitals, CAMHS Offices, online/ via phone and occasionally at home.

Brilliant benefits that we offer:
Option for flexible ad-hoc bookings or arrange shifts with block-bookings
Revalidation advice and unrivalled assistance provided by our own clinical team for any guidance you may need
Full support from your dedicated and efficient recruitment consultant
Fast track compliance process with free DBS processing
A choice of either daily or weekly payroll and a selection of faster payment options
24-hour service - with the ability to book shifts around the clock and in advance
Free uniform and other protective equipment supplied

What we need from you:
Past experience as a qualified mental health practitioner
Experience as a care co-ordinator
CAMHS experience or crisis care experience
You will need to be motivated, forward thinking and have a strong commitment to providing high quality care to provide the best outcomes for young people
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
A current NMC pin

If you're not available for this opportunity, why not recommend a friend or colleague and earn £250 bonus for each successful placement - there is no limit to the number of people you can refer! (T&Cs apply).

If you fit the above description or wish to discuss other opportunities with one of the UK's fastest growing agencies, please apply now.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26.00-£39.00 per hour

Benefits:
Canteen
On-site parking
Referral programme
Transport links
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
No weekends
Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:
Brighton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
NHS nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
NMC (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CE-Sussex