Richard Asiedu

The Psychiatric Intensive Care Liaison Nurse role is responsible for managing complex service users who may require admission into the

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit under the National Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Guidelines. This involved conducting assessments, reviews and liaising with external stakeholders, including families and carers.

During this time for a period of 6 months I was appointed as the interim Service Manager (band 8A) for the Psychiatric Intensive Care

Service and was responsible for the Psychiatric Intensive Unit and the Liaison Service

The Psychiatric Intensive Care Liaison Nurse role is responsible for managing complex service users who may require admission into the

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit under the National Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Guidelines. This involved conducting assessments, reviews and liaising with external stakeholders, including families and carers.

As the Ward Manager I was responsible for the management of an acute female working age mental health ward. This involved overseeing the multidisciplinary team, managing patient admissions and discharges, monitoring staff performance, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with policies, and acting as a role model for professional conduct and communication within the ward.

• Assisting the ward manager in manging ward protocols and procedures.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff through supervision and teaching.
• Developed personalised care plans for optimal treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Facilitated family meetings, promoting understanding of patients' conditions and treatment plans.