Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison Team at Prince Charles Hospital in Wales. The post involves coordinating comprehensive mental health assessments, risk management, and providing expert guidance to acute hospital staff to ensure timely, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will work across the Emergency Department and hospital wards within a 7-day service, including weekends and bank

Qualifications

• Liaison work experience or capability.
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Welsh language speaking/listening at Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for patients in ED and hospital wards.
• Assess and manage risk, including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide specialist mental health advice, consultation, and support to acute hospital staff.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred plans and facilitate onward referrals.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Liaison work

Clinical assessment

Mental health knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Welsh language Level 3

Education

Registered RMN

First level professional qualification in mental health/learning disability

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Mental Health Liaison Nurse

The closing date is 08 November 2026

Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) at Prince Charles Hospital.

The MHLT provides a specialist adult ageless service across the hospital and Emergency Department, delivering mental health assessments, interventions, and advice for patients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including self-harm, acute mental illness, co-existing physical and mental health conditions, and medically unexplained symptoms.

The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessments, contribute to care planning, provide specialist advice to acute and community hospital staff, and work collaboratively to ensure timely, person-centred care. You will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement, compassion, and a commitment to improving outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

This full-time role operates within a 7-day service and requires flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays. This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills, broaden professional experience, and become part of a supportive, dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting within the Emergency Department and within the acute and community hospital wards.
• Assess and manage risk, including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide specialist mental health advice, consultation, and support to acute hospital staff.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred plans and facilitate onward referrals to appropriate services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Contribute to the delivery of a responsive Mental Health Liaison Service operating 7 days a week.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with relevant Health board pathways and legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Provide education, support, and training to healthcare professionals and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and the promotion of best practice within the Mental Health Liaison Team.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) is one of the largest NHS organisations in Wales, employing almost 13,500 staff and providing services to a population of over 450,000 across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

As part of Team CTMUHB, you will join a dedicated workforce committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across our hospitals and community services. Our staff are united by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Located in the heart of South Wales, our Health Board offers the perfect balance between city, coast, and countryside, with Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the South Wales coastline all within easy reach.

We are committed to supporting our staff through excellent NHS benefits, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities, and access to ongoing learning, development, and career progression.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and the difference you make to patients and communities is recognised every day.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Registered RMN
• First level professional qualification in mental health/learning disability
• Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular older persons mental health care

Experience

• Evidence of clinical practice in area
• Experience of liaison work
• Experience of inpatient nursing within Older Persons Mental Health
• Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting

Skills/Knowledge

• Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board