Liaison Psychiatry Nurse | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W2 1NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Be required to teach acute hospital staff in both formal and informal settings.

• Be responsible for providing a broad range of treatments and clinical interventions as appropriate to the needs of each individual patient.

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.

• 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 patient’s 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 Mary’s Hospital are receiving care that is of a high quality and specific to their needs.

• Work alongside all members of the Liaison Psychiatry Team, and attend and contribute to meetings and ward rounds, presenting complex cases for discussion within the team.

• Liaise with other disciplines (statutory services) working within the community, offer input, education and support regarding patient care.

• Give information/support to telephone callers to switchboard regarding mental health issues, documenting as required.

Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to CNWL NHS Foundation Trust policy, and understanding of professional guidelines and application of confidentiality, always adhering to NMC guidelines.

• Work with colleagues to develop and promote the service’s philosophy, operational policy and strategic objectives, taking responsibility for specific areas of policy and strategy delivery, as negotiated with team leader.

• Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and high standards of nursing practice, as defined by the Nursing & Midwifery Code of professional conduct (2012).

• Provide expert advice regarding the pharmacological management of mental health patients to acute hospital clinicians.

• Deliver care that is evidence based, reflecting current best practices and research. Demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of nursing practice to other staff

• Participate in structured clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate sound understanding of the legal and ethical issues in caring for those suffering from mental illness. In particular, advice regarding the use of the Mental Health Act (2007) in acute hospital settings.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

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