Senior Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hospital Liaison Clinician to work with the Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS) based at Scarborough General Hospital (SGH) for a fulltime permanent position. The AHLS Team work into A&E and the hospital wards, supporting adults with a range of mental health symptoms and safety needs. People referred to the AHLS Team may also have complex comorbid physical health and social needs. A special interest in alcohol and substance misuse is desirable. As a Band 6 you will be part of a dynamic, welcoming and professional multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that provides support, assessments and guidance to SGH. We will offer you training and supervision that ensures you have the knowledge and skills to enable you to effectively and safely assess and support service users presenting with complex mental health needs. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and motivated clinician who is excited about working within a busy acute hospital A&E department and on acute hospital wards. You need to have the ability to work flexibly, autonomously, and to have effective communication skills, as you will be liaising in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a wide range of professional colleagues, including VCSE partners. 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential at the time of applying. Main duties of the job This Band 6 post is open to registered professionals including: mental health nurses, dual qualified nurses, OT's, social workers. Daily core duties include: Liaising with staff in the acute hospital, supporting them with the management of the mental health and well-being of patients who have been admitted for physical health care, but who require support with new or existing mental health need. Responding to referrals asking for a mental state assessment for people presenting with an acute mental health problem in A&E or on the ward. There are clear response times and targets for the Team, which you will support us to continue to achieve. Being professionally accountable & responsible for giving specialist advice & support to facilitate the mental health care given to patients in the acute hospital. Presenting the views of patients and carers to the clinical teams in the acute hospital to facilitate collaborative working between all parties.Liaising with other professionals & agencies in the facilitation of a safe & effective plans of mental health care. Liaising with other professionals and agencies in the development & facilitation of safe & effective discharge plans - reducing hospital lengths of stay & readmission. Promoting the principles of the Recovery Model & Trauma Informed Care.Enhancing knowledge & skills in the field of mental ill health for staff employed in acute hospital through the provision of specialist advice & training. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. You will receive regular, high quality management and clinical supervision and appraisal, and will have access to development and training opportunities aligned with the team and service delivery model. Details Date posted 15 June 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-NYM-019-26-B Job locations Scarborough General Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job Description carefully and ensure that you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification prior to applying. You will need to demonstrate throughout your application how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. We encourage all interested candidates to make contact with us to learn more about the team and/or to arrange a visit. The AHLS Team operates over 24 hours, 7 day a week, with shift patterns. Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable but not essential; however some community experience would be of benefit to any interested applicant. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job Description carefully and ensure that you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification prior to applying. You will need to demonstrate throughout your application how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. We encourage all interested candidates to make contact with us to learn more about the team and/or to arrange a visit. The AHLS Team operates over 24 hours, 7 day a week, with shift patterns. Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry is desirable but not essential; however some community experience would be of benefit to any interested applicant. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person Specification Qualifications Essential RNMH, current professional registration with NMC or current professional registration with appropriate body in health and social care Evidence of Continuing Professional Development 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Student assessor/Mentor as specified by registered profession Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale) Student mentor (or must be achieved within agreed timescale) Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Leadership or management qualification Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area e.g. older people's nursing, physical health conditions etc. Non-medical prescriber Experience Essential Recent and significant experience in the assessment and care of adults and older people with mental ill health. Experience working with people with dementia. Experience managing own caseload. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Supporting/mentoring students on practice placement experience. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Desirable Recent experience providing care across a range of settings e.g. acute hospitals, mental health units, care homes etc and including adults and older people. Recent experience in assessing and caring for older people with dementia. Leadership or management experience Providing clinical supervision. Knowledge Essential Demonstrate knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence- based practice in caring for patients in the