Liaison Psychiatry Nurse
The closing date is 25 May 2026
The Liaison Psychiatry service at Kings Mill Hospital is offering a substantive Band 6 Liaison Nurse post for an organised, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work and is committed to working with patients aged 18 and over. This role will involve working across both teams – including working age and older age adults.
This post is open to both experienced Nurses who are already operating at a band 6 level or above and to experienced band 5 Nurses who will be supported into a band 6 position during the induction process.
Main duties of the job
The Liaison Psychiatry service seeks to deliver a comprehensive, integrated liaison psychiatry service for people over the age of 18 in all departments of Kings Mill Hospital. The older age service covers Newark General and Mansfield & Ashfield Community Hospitals. It provides a year‑round proactive supportive service to our acute colleagues to facilitate the best possible care for those presenting with mental health conditions such as dementia, acute confusion and delirium.
The focus of our work includes urgent assessments in respect of self‑harm and mental health emergencies, advice and support to wards for patients experiencing mental health problems, and work in areas such as Medically Unexplained Symptoms.
We provide training and education to our acute hospital colleagues, and the successful applicant will take an active role in this.
Job responsibilities
Determine management plans and, where appropriate, deliver short‑term psychological treatments for people referred following self‑harm or as psychiatric emergencies based upon a comprehensive psychosocial, risk and needs assessment.
Decide whether people who present with suicidal behaviours or thoughts are safe to be allowed to leave the general hospital.
Manage risk appropriately to reduce harm.
Provide psychological treatment/support to people with physical illness or difficulties and associated mental distress or disorder to improve their functioning or quality of life.
Work collaboratively as a team and focus on patient and carer satisfaction.
Receive a thorough and robust induction package and be supported by supervision. Experience in liaison psychiatry is not required to apply.
When fully established, key performance areas include effective teamwork, effective written and spoken communication, working under pressure to deliver compassionate and person‑centred care, and carrying out sound risk and mental health assessments.
Essential criteria include a professional qualification and registration (Mental Health Nurse), appropriate mental health experience, and a commitment to reflective practice and learning and development.
The service operates 24/7; night shifts form part of the working pattern.
For further details or informal visits contact Kerry Haycox, Team Manager via email kerry.haycox2@nottshc.nhs.uk.
Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary over the first two months of employment. The DBS application cost is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced). You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service, which has an annual fee of £16.
Further Training
* Evidence of further training
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* Clinical supervision course
Skills
* High level interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
* Effective teaching skills
* Clinical supervision skills
* Caseload management
Contractual Requirements
* Work shifts covering 7 days a week at 37.5 hours per week
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Experience
* Experience working within an MDT
* Recent experience with older adult mental health
* Community Mental Health experience working with older people with mental health problems
* Recent experience of working within Liaison Psychiatry Services
Qualifications
* Professional mental health nursing qualification
Values and Behaviours
* Understand and commit to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified in the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated legislation
* Act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
Physical Requirements
* Physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum (pro rata for part time)
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