Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A University Health Board in Bridgend is seeking a full-time Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner. The role involves providing comprehensive assessments for older adults in the hospital, working within a multi-disciplinary team, and contributing to a robust Mental Health Liaison Service. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical and communication skills, with experience in mental health care.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current clinical practice.
• Have sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Measures.
• Possess good communication, listening and organisational skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individualised assessments and advice on the care and treatment of patients.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate enthusiasm for caring for people with mental health difficulties.
• Provide training and education for Pre Registration and Post Registration nursing students.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Assessment skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, 37.5 hrs band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison team based in Princess of Wales hospital. The Mental Health Liaison Team is set up to provide a service for older adults admitted to the general hospital as well as the emergency departments. The liaison team covers the Bridgend area outreach service for care homes within the Bridgend Area. The team offer timely comprehensive assessment of the mental health needs of those referred that present with unexplained medical conditions that may be a consequence of mental health illness or co-occurring mental health and physical health problems and individuals that are presenting with incidents of self-harm.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individualised assessments and advice on the care and treatment of patients within the general hospital setting.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate a genuine interest and enthusiasm for caring for people with mental health difficulties.
• Contribute to a 5 day a week provision of a Mental Health Liaison Service and may cover out of hours for the older person’s community service on a rota system.
• Provide training and education for Pre Registration and Post Registration nursing students and other health care professionals/agencies.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive liaison service.
• Foster robust working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines within the general hospital setting and within the mental health services to facilitate improved joint working.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current clinical practice.
• Have sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Measures.
• Possess good communication, listening and organisational skills essential for the role, with excellent clinical assessment and formulation skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team and autonomously in a challenging and changeable environment with excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills, always acting in a professional manner.

About CTM Health Board and Benefits

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, with nearly 13,500 staff. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. CTM Location offers proximity to Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the coast. CTM\'s 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team.