Psychiatric Liaison Nurse - Wrexham

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Older Person's Mental Health Nurse to join the Psychiatric Liaison service in Wrexham. The role focuses on improving service provision and facilitating earlier discharges from hospital wards. Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organization in Wales, and benefit from a supportive environment dedicated to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria outlined in the attached job description/person specification.
• Knowledge of Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of Older Adult patient care.
• Focus on assessment and treatment of patients' mental health.

Job description

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Job Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Older Person's Mental Health Nurse to join the Psychiatric Liaison service based in Wrexham. The aim of the post is to support improved service provision and facilitate earlier discharge home from hospital wards and the Emergency Department. The role involves liaising with other professionals and family members.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support various aspects of Older Adult patient care, focusing on the assessment and treatment of patients' mental health during their stay at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Full induction and opportunities for career development will be provided. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable; applications from Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Working for our organisation

If you enjoy challenges, are passionate about helping others, or seek a new start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organization, we provide a full range of services to a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join us to benefit from our organizational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework. We are committed to equality, diversity, and are a 'Disability Confident Employer'.

Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; submissions in Welsh will not be disadvantaged.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached or available via the “Apply now” link in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Meets all criteria outlined in the attached job description/person specification.

Desirable:

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached documentation.

Experience

• Essential: Meets all criteria as per attached documentation.

Desirable:

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached documentation.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare