Psychiatric Liaison Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Take your mental health nursing career into acute care

If you’re a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to expand your skills, challenge yourself clinically, and work at the interface of physical and mental health, this Psychiatric Liaison role offers a rewarding next step.

Based at Yeovil District Hospital, you’ll join a supportive and experienced Psychiatric Liaison Team (PLT), working with people who present to acute hospital settings with complex mental health needs. This role provides broad clinical exposure, structured development, and a clear pathway to grow within liaison psychiatry.

Whether you’re new to liaison work or looking to deepen your expertise, you’ll be supported through preceptorship (where applicable) and the Trust’s Psychiatric Liaison development pathway, including protected training time and progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Mental Health Nurse within the Psychiatric Liaison Service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients during some of their most vulnerable moments.

You will:

• Carry out comprehensive mental health assessments in an acute hospital environment
• Assess and manage risk, developing person-centred care and safety plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs
• Provide specialist mental health advice and guidance to acute hospital colleagues
• Work closely with services such as Home Treatment Teams, Community Mental Health Teams, and social care to ensure continuity of care
• Support admission avoidance and effective discharge planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audit and service improvement
• You’ll work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may occasionally support other Trust locations to meet service needs.

Professional Development & Support

This role is designed with growth in mind. You’ll benefit from:

• Structured supervision and regular appraisal
• Access to the Trust’s Psychiatric Liaison Team development programme
• Dedicated training days and learning opportunities
• Support to develop leadership skills, including mentoring students or junior colleagues
• A clear development pathway towards ongoing progression at Band 6 and beyond

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Current professional registration
• Significant post-registration experience in Community Mental Health, Home Treatment, or Psychiatric Liaison
• Confidence in managing risk and recognising when to escalate concerns
• Ability to travel across the Trust area

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within Psychiatric Liaison Services
• Experience across adult and older adult acute mental health settings
• Demonstrated motivation and commitment to high-quality patient care

Working at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where staff feel valued and empowered.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working options to support work–life balance
• The NHS Pension Scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Strong emphasis on professional development and career progression
• Access to the Blue Light Card, offering discounts across retail, travel, and leisure
• The Trust actively welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is proud of its diverse workforce.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life. From rolling countryside and stunning coastlines to vibrant nearby cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, the region provides something for everyone. With more affordable housing than many parts of the UK and excellent schools, it’s a great place to build both a career and a future.

Pay & Contract Details

• Pay scale: Agenda for Change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

Location:
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil, Somerset
BA21 4AT

• Reference number: 184-OL-GR-3371

Pre-Employment Checks & Right to Work

This role is subject to:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
• Criminal record checks for overseas applicants where applicable
• Applications are welcome from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, in line with UK government guidance.

Helpful official resources:

Right to work checks:
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work

Criminal records checks for overseas applicants:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Ready to Step Into Psychiatric Liaison?

This is a chance to develop specialist skills, work within a highly collaborative service, and make a real difference for people at the point where mental and physical health care meet.