This is a home-based role (applicants must reside in the UK), though occasional travel may be required for face-to-face meetings at various locations within the UK.

As our Liaison/Triage Practitioner you will:

• Provide expert clinical support and advice to Psychiatrists, Prescribers and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Assess patients' mental state, clinical presentation and level of risk through telephone and remote consultations.

• Deliver timely clinical triage and risk assessments in line with Psychiatry UK policies and agreed care pathways.

• Triage referrals for neurodevelopmental assessments using evidence-based clinical and functional criteria.

• Make autonomous clinical decisions, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.

• Develop and implement appropriate risk management plans, escalating concerns and referring to external or emergency services where required.

• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records within electronic patient systems.

• Promote shared decision-making and provide patients with information, advice and support regarding assessment, treatment and onward care.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, NHS partners and external agencies to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Contribute to the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of clinical services and care pathways.

• Undertake safeguarding assessments and ensure appropriate action is taken in line with organisational policies.

• Prioritise and manage a varied clinical workload while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance, evidence-based practice and professional standards.

• Participate in clinical supervision, mandatory training and continuing professional development to maintain professional competence.

• Promote the values of Psychiatry UK, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, collaborative and patient-focused culture.

To succeed as our Liaison/Triage Practitioner, you will:

• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of relevant clinical skill and knowledge appropriate to the role.

• Maintain and update mandatory and statutory training as set out by Psychiatry UK.

• Maintain all professional registrations that allow continuation of for Registered Nurse/Occupational Therapist practice requirements.

• Participate in suitable professional development opportunities.

• Promote and develop the role of the Liaison/Triage Practitioner within the wider P-UK team.

• Access regular professional and clinical supervision made available within Psychiatry UK.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Occupational Therapist (HCPC) with active professional registration.

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in relevant mental health setting or demonstrable evidence of experience of safe independent clinical decision making in a mental health setting.

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).

• Relevant experience of mental health care provision and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Relevant experience of mental health treatment and management.

• Ability to undertake holistic clinical triage and risk assessment and apply evidence-based decision-making.

• Understanding of safeguarding, functional impairment and the impact of co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage own workload.

• Advanced IT skills sufficient for remote working and online service delivery.

• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good knowledge of legislation and developments relevant to ADHD, autism and mental health services.

• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a developing service.

• Enhanced DBS clearance (can be provided by P-UK but you will be expected to register with and pay for the DBS update service).

• Ability to motivate and organise self to ensure accessible, compassionate and high-quality service provision.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or additional training in mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, or psychological therapies.

• Experience working within ADHD and/or autism assessment, treatment or ongoing care services.

• Experience of working within a remote or digital healthcare environment.

• Previous experience within liaison psychiatry, community mental health, crisis services, or primary care mental health.

Psychiatry UK: Supporting You

We want you to enjoy your work while feeling healthy, happy, and appreciated. That’s why we’ve created a benefits package designed with you in mind. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including a Health Cash Plan, Well Hub Subscription, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Annual Volunteering Day, Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay, Length of Service Bonus, Work from Home allowance and Pension options.

At Psychiatry UK, we care about what matters to you.

Recruitment Process

At Psychiatry UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Our process includes:

• Application

• Profile review

• Screening conversation

• Competency based interview(s)

If at any point you require any reasonable adjustments —such as additional time, assistive technology, or an alternative format for materials—please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure you have a fair and comfortable experience. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss any adjustments that would support you.

If this opportunity excites you, why not apply today? We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. To ensure you don’t miss out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.