Dementia Liaison Nurse

NHS; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Dementia Liaison Nurse at a leading NHS trust in Wirral. This community-based role focuses on improving care for dementia patients and supporting their carers. The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaborate with various teams, delivering specialist assessments and interventions. The position offers a relocation package and the chance to be part of a compassionate, person-centred care mission.

Benefits

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Extensive mental health experience in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessments and interventions in non-mental health settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless services.

Skills

Understanding of equal opportunities

IT skills

Knowledge of physical health and pathology

Understanding the link between physical and mental health

Education

RMN

Postgraduate certificate in psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT)

Job description

Go back Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Dementia Liaison Nurse

The closing date is 26 May 2025

We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000

The relocation package is available for those who need to relocate to join Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, with terms and conditions applying.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dementia Liaison Nurse based in Wirral, covering a 7-day service. Although based at Arrowe Park Hospital, the role is community-based.

The Dementia Liaison Nurse role is innovative, aimed at improving care for people living with dementia and supporting their carers and professionals. It also seeks to increase primary care's understanding and capacity to manage dementia.

The successful applicant will work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, including Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage, Liaison and Diversion Services, and the Crisis Line.

Main Duties

The main duties include working autonomously to deliver specialist assessments and interventions in non-mental health settings, care planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless services.

Please contact our team for more information or an informal discussion about the role.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, physical health, and disability services, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We have around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services in Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool, plus specialist services for the North West.

Our mission is to improve lives through compassionate, person-centred care. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC and overall Good.

As an inclusive employer, we are Disability Confident, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware, and hold the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. We offer up to three weeks' induction through our 'Prepare to Care' programme to help new starters settle in.

Whether starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, CWP offers diverse opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Please download the full job description for detailed responsibilities.

Our recruitment process assesses both competence and values, emphasizing how and why you do your work, aligned with our Trust's values. Reflect on how your personal values match ours and provide relevant examples in your application.

For support during your application, see the applicant guide on our website or contact our recruitment team via email at [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.

If you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 criteria and meet the essential requirements, consider applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us of any special support needs during the process.

We encourage applications from armed forces reservists and cadet adult volunteers, offering the Guaranteed Interview Scheme to eligible candidates.

Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is recommended, with a small annual fee of £16.

New NHS staff start at the minimum of the salary scale. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if filled.

Good luck with your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RMN
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Postgraduate certificate in psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT)

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Current professional development needs
• Knowledge of physical health and pathology
• Understanding the link between physical and mental health
• IT skills
• Knowledge of community agencies and external trusts

Experience

• Extensive mental health experience in various settings
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Disclosure and Barring Service

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, with costs payable by the applicant, deducted from salary. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged.

Salary range: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.