Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is seeking a Mental Health Liaison Nurse responsible for assessing patients with mental health challenges in various settings, including A&E. The role includes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, management of care standards, and ensuring effective communication with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should be registered Mental Health Nurses with relevant training. Competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Flexible working from day one

Season ticket loans interest-free

£8K relocation package

Qualifications

• Registration as a Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 or equivalent.
• Understanding of legislation including Mental Health Act and Safeguarding.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess and advise on management of patients with mental health difficulties.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and liaise with GPs.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Clinicians.

Skills

Assessment skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Ability to conduct assessments

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3

Specific training in EMDR, CBT, or DBT

Tools

Paris Clinical Information System

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Liaison Nurse

The closing date is 29 December 2025

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment and advising on management of patients presenting with mental health difficulties on wards and within the Accident and Emergency department in West Essex. This is for all adults over the age of 18 years including those with dementia.

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in close co-operation with hospital based and primary health care based professionals. They will be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Team and actively participate in the training and education of staff from allied agencies.

The further developed Mental Health Liaison service will enable the opportunity for extending joint work with already established on‑site specialist services. The post holder will support and enable specialist expertise in integrated physical and mental health approaches and intensive support for dementia. The post holder will provide additional support in the active management of those with psychological issues related to frequent attendances to the general hospital,

Main duties of the job

Following the successful bid to enhance the mental health liaison service across West Essex, we are in the position to further develop the CORE 24 liaison service. National drivers such as the Crisis Care concordat and Five Year Forward View for Mental Health have strengthened these partnerships through the development and commitment of multi‑agency initiatives.

Working collaboratively with Lead Clinicians in ensuring that Clinical Practice Development is an inherent part of the service delivery within the organisation. In addition, they will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to the patients and ensure that a good inter‑disciplinary working environment is maintained.

Please see the job description for the main duties of this role.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

To liaise effectively with staff on the general wards and maintain accurate nursing records that provide assessment reports to GPs and other allied agencies

Have a sound knowledge/understanding of the legislation as part of the role of the Registered Mental Health Nurse, including Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Access to Information Act 1991, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CPA. NICE Dementia Guidelines and National Dementia Strategy. Safeguarding.

Please see the job description for the main duties of this role.

Person Specification

Education/qualification

• oRegistration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 or equivalent social work/AHP qualification
• Specific training in a recognised therapy e.g EMDR, CBT, DBT

Knowledge

• oUnderstanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
• Working knowledge of the Paris Clinical Information System

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum plus HCA