Psychiatric Liaison Nurse | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their Psychiatric Liaison Team in Truro, UK. The role involves working with acute hospital patients presenting mental health issues, conducting assessments, and formulating care plans. Candidates must be registered nurses with clinical experience in psychiatric liaison or acute mental health care. This position requires strong assessment skills and the ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team. The role operates on a shift system across 24/7, with applications closing on December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have registered nursing qualification.
• Clinical experience in psychiatric liaison or acute mental health care is essential.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills required.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist service for mental health issues.
• Carry out psychosocial assessments and risk assessments.
• Formulate safe care plans.
• Work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Motivation

Compassion

Clinical skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Education

Registered nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Following new investment into Psychiatric Liaison Team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly dedicated nurse who is motivated, compassionate and highly clinically skilled who can work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment. You will work alongside general acute colleagues, mental health colleagues, and crisis response teams such as Alcohol Liaison, Drug & Alcohol services, Safeguarding, Domestic Violence, Homelessness and Dementia & Older Persons Liaison teams.

Shifts & Service

You will be expected to work a shift system across a 24‑hour period seven days a week. Current pattern: days (08:00–20:30) and nights (20:00–08:30).

Team and Setting

The Adult Liaison Psychiatry Service at Royal Cornwall Hospital has provided a highly regarded service since 1999 and, in May 2018, commenced a CORE 24 service extending the clinical availability to 24/7. You will join a multi‑disciplinary team including nurses, a team manager, consultant psychiatrists, CT2 and F1 doctors, medical and team secretaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist service to the acute hospital for patients presenting following episodes of self‑harm, suicide attempts and other mental health related issues, including substance misuse.
• Carry out psychosocial assessments and clinical risk assessments.
• Formulate safe and effective care plans.
• Work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered nursing qualification.
• Clinical experience in psychiatric liaison or acute mental health care.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Application Deadline

Advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.