Mental Health Liaison Nurse

Lehrman Cameron Studio, LLC; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Mental Health Liaison Nurse to work with older adults in hospital settings. This role involves assessments, risk management, and education on mental health issues. Opportunities for development and training are available. The position is fixed-term for 10 months, with a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week, and part-time options may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Ability to undertake assessments and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Focus on improving mental health in hospital settings.
• Support early detection and education on mental health issues.

Skills

Assessment

Risk Management

Education

Welsh language skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

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About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides healthcare services to a population of around 372,320 across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. It offers Acute, Primary, Community, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities services through hospitals, health centers, GP practices, dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, and other sites.

Job Details

Location: Prince Philip Hospital & Glangwili General Hospital, Llanelli & Carmarthen, SA14 8QF

Contract: 10 months fixed-term/secondment until 31/03/2026, full-time (37.5 hours/week), part-time considered

Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), Band 6

Specialty: Mental Health

Interview Date: 06/06/2025

Role Overview

This fixed-term/secondment role focuses on working with older adults to improve mental health in hospital settings. The team provides care in emergency and general hospitals, supporting early detection, assessments, risk management, and education on mental health issues, especially delirium. Opportunities for development and training are available.

Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience working with older adults preferred
• Ability to undertake assessments, risk management, and provide education
• Desirable: Welsh language skills (Level 1), experience in liaison or multi-agency mental health work, interest in delirium, training in psychological interventions, experience with substance misuse

Application Details

Contact Karen James or Becky Hicks for questions. Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close early. Welsh language skills are desirable, and support is available to develop these skills.

Applicants must have UK professional registration and may require sponsorship if not UK/EU nationals.

Additional Information

See attached documents for full job description and person specification. Interviews scheduled for 06/06/2025.