Liaison Psychiatry Nurse

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Liaison Psychiatry Nurse The closing date is 10 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The work will involve the comprehensive psychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population (including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans). You will be expected to have the skills to deal with a very broad range of mental health needs as well as undertaking initial mental health assessments with those whose primary problem may be substance misuse. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of the complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options. The options will include the admission and discharge of patients. Main duties of the job o Be responsible for the completion of autonomous psychosocial assessments and reviews of the mental health needs of patients presenting with a wide variety of clinical conditions. o Provide a comprehensive consultation liaison service to St Mary's Hospital ward teams and individual clinicians to advise in the development of psychological care plans, and to advise in cases where patients are exhibiting complex psychosocial needs and/or challenging behaviours. o Be required to teach acute hospital staff in both formal and informal settings. o Be responsible for providing a broad range of treatments and clinical interventions as appropriate to the needs of each individual patient. About us The Liaison Psychiatry Team at St Mary's Hospital provides a consultation and liaison service for all patients over the age of 18 years who are referred from A&E, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics within St Marys Hospital. It is a dynamic role. You will work with a highly skilled workforce of experienced mental health practitioners that include Consultant Psychiatrists, SpRs, trainee doctors. Liaison Psychiatry Nurse Specialists and alcohol nurse specialists. You will develop high competency levels to enable you to competently fulfil your role confidently. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-J-WE-0887 Job locations The Lighthouse St Marys Hospital London W2 1NY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Working as an autonomous practitioner, you will promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment. Provide a specialist assessment (usually working alone) of a patients mental/psychological state, (this will include assessment of deliberate self-harm) and initial risk assessment. Arrange referral or follow up as necessary. Provide support and information for significant others involved in patient care, or referral to appropriate agencies. Utilise a wide variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of individual patients and the clinical setting in which they are required to be seen. Provide specialist advice and support with decision-making on a range of care, treatment and patient management issues. Be available for consultation regarding patient care, and offer information and support, in particular advice on nursing management, ensuring patients with severe and enduring mental illness on wards at St M