Role – Mental Health Liaison Nurse
Location: Central London, traveling between HCA Hospitals
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £51,488 - £58,000 depending on skills and experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
The Mental Health Liaison (MHL) Nurse Specialist is responsible for supporting patients who may have a mental health need in our inpatient units, throughout their pathway, from pre-admission through to onwards discharge. You will be required to receive referrals from our hospitals and liaise with other health professionals within the system to plan and act on the patient’s care needs, as well as social services and community services.
The MHL Nurse will hold a lead role in the management of patients and will be integral in helping shape the service and relevant best practice management pathways. The MHL Nurse is a critical and consistent point of contact for both patients and colleagues in regards to the management of patients with acute mental health needs and will help upskill our teams to manage acute mental health situations. They will act as both nurse and manager, as well as strategic lead for the service.
Duties & Responsibilities
Skills and Experience
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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