Mental Health Liaison Practitioner - Band 5-6 Developmental Post
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time developmental post for a Mental Health Liaison Practitioner within the Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service (AHLS). The role involves working in A&E and hospital wards, supporting adults with mental health symptoms and complex physical health needs. It requires assessing patients, providing specialist advice to acute hospital staff, and facilitating collaborative care and discharge planning. The position is open to experienced Band 5 clinicians aiming to progress to a Band 6 upon successful completion of competencies.
Essential criteria
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body - Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD. HCPC (e.g. OT), Social Work England (Social Worker)
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision, including application in practice
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Skills & Personal Attributes
- Must be able to manage own time and prioritise effectively.
- Must be self-motivate and able to motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Must be able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Must be able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
- Must be self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
- Must be compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body - Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD. HCPC (e.g. OT), Social Work England (Social Worker)
- To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working in partnership with other agencies
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Understanding of Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision, including application in practice
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Skills & Personal Attributes
- Must be able to manage own time and prioritise effectively.
- Must be self-motivate and able to motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
- Must be able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Must be able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
- Must be self aware and committed to professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
- Must be compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 17d
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Job summary
We are excited to offer a full time Band 5-6 development post in Scarborough Acute Hospital Liaison Service(AHLS).
This post is open to both experienced Band 5 clinicians, who are already operating at Band 6 level and developing Band 5 staff. Our Senior Leadership are committed to supporting any successful Band 5 clinician through role-specific competencies to allow them to develop the knowledge and skills to progress in their career to a Band 6. Once all competencies are successfully demonstrated, the applicant will receive a permanent Band 6 position within the team.
This post is not open to Newly Registered Professions, candidates must have their professional registration in place and successfully completed the preceptorship programme in order to be considered
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. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, motivated clinician who is excited about working within a busy acute hospital A&E department and on acute hospital wards.
**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, there
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