Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a committed Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner for their Liaison Service in Pembrokeshire. The role involves providing assessment and care for patients with mental health problems in the A&E department. Ideal candidates must possess communication skills and a strong desire to work collaboratively within a multidimensional team. This position offers a rewarding environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in working with adults aged over 18.
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the liaison role.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred assessment and care in A&E.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and local organizations.
• Assist patients to alleviate distress and improve safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in collaboration

Self-management skills

Job description

A newly created vacancy within Mental Health Liaison Service in Pembrokeshire will enlarge and enhance the existing provision. This specialty is concerned with the care of people presenting with both mental health and physical health symptoms regardless of cause. The service has a focus on the bio/psychosocial model, being concerned with the relationship between the physiology, psychology and sociology of human health and wellbeing. We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and skilled Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner who is committed to helping improve and deliver the highest standards of person centred assessment and care to individuals presenting to the A&E department or within the general hospital experiencing mental health problems. This post is primarily based in Withybush Hospital, with occasional inpatients in South Pembs Hospital or on Tenby Cottage Ward. It is a full time post, but part time hours would also be considered.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will demonstrate self-management skills and independence in thought and action and take personal responsibility for professional performance. The successful candidate will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, using a collaborative approach to solve and manage problems for the people in our care. Therefore, an essential attribute needed for this post is the ability to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface. The successful applicants must have an interest working with adults aged over 18, possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the liaison role and as a member of the team. This includes being available to give advice at all stages of care. The aim is that assistance is delivered to patients in order to alleviate distress, prevent escalation and improve safety and patient experience. In return the successful applicants will have the opportunity to join a supportive team working in a rewarding environment with the opportunity to further develop their skills through training, support and regular supervision. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
• community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services