Learning Disability/Mental Health Liaison Clinician

Job overview

The Learning Disability/Mental Health Liaison Clinician will work within the Learning Disability Care Hub multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, intervention, consultation, and liaison services to adults with learning disabilities who present with complex mental health, behavioural, and physical health needs.

The post holder will deliver person-centred interventions across a range of settings, including individuals' homes, and work closely with families, carers, mental health services, social care professionals, acute hospital teams, and community providers. They will support crisis prevention, hospital admission avoidance, early discharge planning, and positive behaviour support pathways while promoting evidence-based practice and reducing health inequalities.

Main duties of the job

Undertake specialist assessments of mental health, learning disability, behaviour, physical health, and risk.Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans and interventions.Provide specialist advice and support regarding complex learning disability and mental health presentations.Identify early signs of deterioration and provide effective crisis response and intervention.Support hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge planning.Deliver interventions within Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) pathways.Contribute to specialist pathways including physical health, autism, epilepsy, dementia, dysphagia, and relationships.Work collaboratively with primary care, secondary care, social care, carers, families, and partner agencies.Support the reduction and monitoring of inappropriate psychotropic medication use in line with STOMP/STAMP principles.Coordinate pathway reviews and multidisciplinary team involvement.Identify, manage, and escalate safeguarding and risk concerns appropriately.Contribute to reducing health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities.Deliver training, education, supervision, and mentorship to staff and students.Participate in audits, service development initiatives, and evidence-based practice improvements.Prepare professional reports and maintain accurate clinical records

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will provide specialist clinical leadership and expertise within the Learning Disability Care Hub, working with individuals who have learning disabilities and complex mental health, behavioural, emotional, and physical health needs. They will undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate clinical needs, and develop evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.

The Learning Disability/Mental Health Liaison Clinician will ensure coordinated, responsive, and person-centred care. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, partner agencies, and carers to support individuals in achieving positive health outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and promoting independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete comprehensive specialist assessments and formulate care and treatment plans.
• Deliver and review evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex needs.
• Monitor outcomes and adapt interventions to ensure effectiveness.
• Provide specialist mental health and learning disability expertise to professionals and partner agencies.
• Manage complex clinical risk and support crisis intervention planning.
• Promote physical health monitoring and holistic care.
• Develop effective relationships with service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Liaise with acute and community mental health services to ensure integrated care pathways.
• Work with social care services and safeguarding partners to protect vulnerable adults.
• Support timely hospital discharge and community reintegration.
• Challenge poor practice where required and advocate for the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to junior staff and students.
• Act as a specialist resource within the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver education and training to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and quality improvement initiatives

Person specification

RNLD RMN

Essential criteria

• previous community nurse expereince

Desirable criteria

• experience of supervision of others

RNLD RMN

Essential criteria

• previous expereince of LD community or mental health community

Desirable criteria

• experience of supervising others
• knowledge of MH in LD

📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.

🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the

📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

📣 Additional Information -

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

If you have problems applying, contact

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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR

Telephone

01617163181