Published on: 20th May 2019
Do you want to be part of an exciting transformation of hospital liaison mental health services?
We’re working with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to find dedicated band 6 mental health practitioners, from a range of professional backgrounds.
If you’re enthusiastic and motivated then we’d love you to apply. We have vacancies available in Stockport, North, Central and South Manchester, Trafford, Bolton, Salford and Oldham.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9 June 2019.
More about the role
Mental health liaison practitioners
Our 24/7 liaison services provide responsive mental health care in acute hospital and A&E settings, to bridge the gap between mental and physical health. Our teams provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to those patients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems including; depression, anxiety, psychosis, dementia and delirium.
Adults with mental health problems are five times more likely to be admitted to a general hospital as an emergency. This service essential to make sure mental health needs are addressed when someone is in hospital for their physical health needs.
We can promise you a fulfilling role, which is varied, challenging and an integral part of the health service.
Apply now at: www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/?vac_ref=915561065
Speak to a manager
If you’d like to find out more, or for an informal visit, please contact our team managers below:
Bolton, Royal Bolton Hospital: Simon Glover on 01204 390 743
Oldham and Stockport, Royal Oldham and Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport: Claire Warhurst at clairewarhurst@nhs.net
Salford, Salford Royal Hospital: Alex Keating on 0161 206 8539
South Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital: Victoria Byrne on 0161 291 6949
Trafford, Trafford General Hospital: Victoria Byrne on 0161 291 6049
Central Manchester, Manchester Royal Infirmary: Kim Smith on 0161 701 0313
North Manchester, North Manchester General Hospital: Brian Cavanagh on 0161 720 2560