Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in the UK is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner to enhance the care provided to individuals with mental health problems in Pembrokeshire. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high standards of care in the A&E department. You will be empowered to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in working with adults aged over 18.
• Experience of Liaison work and multi-agency community mental health.
• Welsh speaker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage problems collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide care to individuals presenting to A&E with mental health issues.
• Assist patients to alleviate distress and improve safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience in mental health care

Ability to provide person-centred assessment and care

Education

First level professional qualification in Mental Health /Learning Disability Nursing

Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Interviews will be held on 20/11/2025.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• First level professional qualification in Mental Health /Learning Disability Nursing
• Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular comorbid mental and physical health presentations
• Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity to postgraduate diploma level
• Training in Brief Psychological Interventions
• Interest or experience in treating drug and alcohol misuse

Experience

• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within an area of speciality, for instance inpatient, community, crisis team, drug and alcohol
• Experience of Liaison work
• Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)