Psychiatric Liaison Nurse - Older Persons West

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales, is recruiting a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join the Psychiatric Liaison Older Person Team. The role supports a 24/7 assessment service for acute hospital in-patients, coordinating mental health assessments and follow-up within a multidisciplinary setting.

The post holder will triage over-70s accessing ED, perform risk assessments, and develop safe discharge plans while liaising with Primary, Secondary and Community services. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Band 6 nurse practitioner with experience in psychiatric liaison for older people.
• Experience in comprehensive mental health assessments and referrals.
• Knowledge of community and tertiary mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, referrals and follow-up arrangements.
• Triage patients over 70 years old in ED to prioritise interventions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop discharge and progression plans.
• Utilise assessment tools and crisis intervention techniques.
• Signpost to community resources; arrange short-term clinics and follow-ups.
• Educate individuals, families, staff and the public; contribute to multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Work effectively within the team and independently with sound professional judgement.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Skills

Nurse practitioner

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Primary/Secondary care knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification with RMN registration

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

The Psychiatric Liaison Services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales offers an assessment service to the acute hospital population.

The team provide a 24/7 assessment service to the acute hospital with a team of nurse practitioners, team manager, consultant psychiatrist, specialty doctor and team secretary. Also working alongside the Adult team are-Older Peoples Liaison Nurses, Alcohol Liaison Nurses, specialist Occupational Therapist, pharmacist and healthcare support workers.

The opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 6 nurse practitioner to join the psychiatric liaison older person team.

The post holder will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, referrals and follow-up arrangements., The post holder will triage individuals over the age of 70yrs accessing the ED for health and mental health issues; risk assessment and prioritization of interventions and assessment to facilitate an appropriate timely response. This is of significant benefit to patients attending the emergency department by reducing waiting times, streamlining the transition through the department and improving follow-up appointments. To support this process, the post holder will have excellent knowledge of Primary and Secondary Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services as well as Community and Tertiary services.

The post requires a high level of ability to undertake psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and draw up safe and effective discharge and progression plans. This includes the use of assessment tools, crisis intervention, signposting to community resources, follow-up, short-term contact clinics, and education for individuals, families, staff and the public.

The post holder needs to be able to work well with-in the team but also be confident and competent to work independently, and will exercise an appropriate level of independent judgement when setting work priorities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers will be given the same opportunity to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.