Urgent Care Practitioner for Mental Health Liaison

Tokitan; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Haywards Heath is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Practitioner to support mental health assessments and interventions. The role requires a Registered Mental Nurse with strong clinical skills and relevant qualifications. Candidates will work collaboratively in a dynamic environment to deliver high-quality care to patients in crisis. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

£2,000 Golden Hello

Relocation incentive for Band 6 Nurses

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Nurse required.
• Must have mentorship qualifications.
• Knowledge of relevant mental health acts essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial mental health assessments.
• Provide timely interventions for patients in crisis.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care systems.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mentorship

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Knowledge of MHA

Education

Registered Mental Nurse

ENB 998 or level 3 module in teaching

Job description

Urgent Care Practitioner Mental Health Liaison

Application Reference: 354-AN-20871-C

Contract: Permanent – Days and nights

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time)

Location: The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum

Closing Date: 01/12/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This is a dynamic and fast‑paced role for a registered and experienced mental health nurse who can work as both a core member of the MDT and as an autonomous practitioner to achieve the best outcomes for people referred to our service by The Princess Royal Hospital for assessment of their presenting mental health need and associated risks.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial mental health assessments for all mental health presentations for people aged over 18.
• Work in collaboration with referred patients and their loved ones, providing timely interventions to support those presenting in crisis.
• Foster excellent relationships with patients, carers, general hospital colleagues and other parts of the health and social care system.
• Carry out psychosocial assessments, including risk assessment, and formulate clinically appropriate onward plans of care.
• Provide specialist mental health advice, support and interventions to staff, carers, patients and other agencies.
• Always work to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers.
• Work flexible shifts to support the delivery of our 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Nurse.
• Mentorship, ENB 998 or level 3 module in teaching and assessing in clinical practice.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DOL’s.
• Knowledge of the MHA (1983/2007).
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Key Information

• SPFT welcomes applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from disabled candidates.
• Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience in a similar role can be evidenced.
• SPFT takes its responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk very seriously. All staff and bank workers must complete the relevant safeguarding training for their role.
• All new hires must submit Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
• You will receive a £2,000 Golden Hello or relocation incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners (pro‑rate, subject to terms and conditions).

Contact

Jonathan Barrett, Team Lead
Telephone: [phone] ext 68338

Documents to Download

• UCP JD (PDF, 548.3KB)
• Protocol (PDF, 368.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 127.7KB)