Job summary

** Informal visits and/or contact with the service beforehand are welcomed**

Are you a qualified RMN, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, looking for a new challenge, or to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy varied work and the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide-range of presenting complaints and age groups? If the answer is 'yes', then an opportunity to work in a well-established, friendly and knowledgeable Liaison service may be for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mental Health Practitioner to join the Salford Mental Health Liaison Team, based within Salford Royal Foundation Trust Hospital, recognised as one of the best hospitals in the NHS.

The Liaison Service has been established since 2010 and operates over a 24-hour period, in-line with CORE-24 requirements. The team incorporates over 20 whole time equivalent staff from different professional backgrounds and we are very proud to have recently received accreditation with the Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network (PLAN) for the second time.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the integrated multidisciplinary 24-hour mental health liaison service providing clinical interventions focusing on relapse prevention, early discharge and improved quality of life for patients referred to the service.

Be expected to assess people attending the A & E department, including Under 16s on the Paediatric (PANDA) Unit, offering highly developed risk assessments and management plans.

Provide a service to the wards, and the Intermediate Care Setting assessing individuals with a range of complex needs, including both organic and functional illness.

Be expected to provide support and training to the acute hospital staff regarding recognising mental illness and appropriate onward actions to be taken.

Offer assessment, support and care for individuals brought to Salford's identified Place of Safety facilities in relation to Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-8140605-A
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, BA Social Work, BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Preceptorship or equivalent

Desirable

• Professional degree
• Trained clinical supervisor
• Qualifications related to physical health related problems.

Experience

Essential

• Have a varied range of experience in relation to patient illness profiles and care settings.
• Possess a working experience of using a range of assessment tools for a range of mental health conditions
• Have the ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines, agencies and carers.
• Be able to evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Have experience of working within liaison services/assessment within A&E Department /General Hospital
• Have experience of working with older people with functional or cognitive impairment in either a community or inpatient setting
• Have experience of working with Children and Young People in either a community or inpatient setting
• Have experience of working across both inpatient and community settings
• Have experience / training in Psychosocial interventions

Knowledge

Essential

• Have knowledge of the background, range of services and evidence base of Liaison Psychiatry
• Have a sound knowledge of the social factors involved in the development of mental ill health and key features of relapse prevention
• Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the co-morbidities on both mental and physical conditions
• Have a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act legislation
• Show motivation to learn and actively participate in training and learning of self and others

Desirable

• Have experience of assessing people with illness associated with later life, or will develop competence in this area
• Have a sound knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
• Have a knowledge of the PLAN accreditation scheme

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Be competent in the area of risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans including supporting patients who self-harm or are in a neglectful state
• Be able to undertake Bio/psychosocial assessments across a varied patient illness profile
• Be able to formulate clear discharge plans for a wide range of people.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of people including professionals, patients and carers
• Have evidence of good time management and organisational skills being able to work under pressure
• Be motivated and flexible with a positive attitude to change and commitment to service improvement

Desirable

• Be able to utilise the current IT systems within both GMMH and SRFT such as the Electronic Patient Record(s) and Datix

Other Requirements

Essential

• Be able to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Be able to work a range of shifts over a 24 hour period

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Liam Stowell
liam.stowell@gmmh.nhs.uk
01612064847

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.