Mental Health Liasion Nurse for Learning Disabilities and Autism

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS health provider in Truro is seeking a Mental Health Liaison Nurse to enhance access and reduce health inequalities for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The successful candidate will support healthcare staff and ensure equitable access to services, requiring current professional registration and experience in mental health settings. Competitive salary and supportive working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• Post-registration experience in mental health inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the interface between mental health inpatient services and community services.
• Facilitate training and develop resources.
• Support mental health inpatient staff in managing complex needs.

Skills

Experience with people with LD and/or Autism

Understanding of current issues in nursing

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Relevant degree or coursework in LD and/or Autism

Job description

Mental Health Liaison Nurse for Learning Disabilities and Autism

The closing date is 03 December 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

This post has been developed to increase access and reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities (LD) and/or autistic people. The post holder will act as a resource to support mental health inpatient service staff with managing complex health needs and making reasonable adjustments for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people who are admitted to mental health inpatient wards.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will need to be able to manage the interface between mental health inpatient hospital services, primary care services and community specialist services. The postholder will need to be confident in challenging professional and organisational boundaries and barriers and in identifying areas for skill/knowledge development. The post will involve the facilitation of training and developing resources in line with national advice and legislation. The aim of the role is to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people have equity of access to mainstream mental health services.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC
• Experience in working with people with LD and/or Autism
• Post registration experience within mental health inpatient settings
• Possession of a relevant degree or studying towards relevant subjects around LD and or Autism

Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing patients with learning disabilities/autism in mental health areas

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust