The closing date is 16 June 2026
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa
Job summary
- To work as part of the Trust’s Urgent Care services, specifically delivering a comprehensive 24/7 Liaison Mental Health Service for the Emergency Department (ED) at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, the Manor Hospital in Walsall and Russel Hall Hospital in Dudley.
- The aim of the service is to support and assess those attending the acute hospitals who are experiencing a range of mental health problems, have self-harmed or are actively suicidal or are in a mental health crisis
- The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessments and deliver time-limited liaison follow-up support for acute hospital inpatients presenting with complex and enduring mental health needs. The role also includes providing specialist consultation, advice, and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues on clinical issues in mental health care.
- The post holder will contribute to the continued development and improvement of the Mental Health Liaison Service within Emergency Departments and inpatient wards across the acute hospital settings.
- The service operates in line with the national ‘Core 24’ model, adhering to NICE guidance for the assessment and management of individuals presenting to acute hospitals, as well as the Liaison Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine Policy Implementation Guidance.
- To contribute to Mental Health provision and education programmes within the acute hospitals.
Main duties of the job
- Provide evidence-based mental health and risk assessments for individuals presenting to the acute hospital with mental health difficulties, including those who have self-harmed, are experiencing suicidal ideation, or are in acute mental health crisis.
- Respond promptly and effectively to referrals from the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit, and inpatient wards/departments across the identified acute Trust sites, ensuring assessments and interventions are completed within agreed service response times.
- Undertake independent comprehensive biopsychosocial and risk assessments, formulating person-centred plans and treatment recommendations for patients requiring ongoing support.
Person Specification
Experience, knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current registration with the NMC
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to mental health and urgent care practice
- Experience of undertaking independent comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
- Experience of working within acute, urgent care, crisis, liaison, community, or inpatient mental health settings
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant NICE guidance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information.
Desirable
- Awareness of physical healthcare needs in patients with severe mental illness.
- Understanding of pathways relating to crisis care, high intensity service users , and complex mental health presentations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).