Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
The Liaison Psychiatry service based 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 are committed to working with patients aged 18 and over. This role will involve working in the older age adult team (aged 65 and over)
This post is open to both experienced Nurses who are already operating at a band 6 level or above and experienced band 5 Nurses who will be supported into a band 6 position during induction process.
Main duties of the job
The Liaison Psychiatry service for seeks to deliver a comprehensive, integrated liaison psychiatry service for people over the age 18 in all departments of Kings Mill Hospital. The older age service covers Newark General and Mansfield and Ashfield Community Hospitals. It provides a year round proactive supportive service to our acute colleagues to facilitate the best possible care to 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 in respect of patients experiencing mental health problems .
A core requirement of our service is to provide training and education to our acute hospital colleagues and it is expected that the successful applicant will take an active role in this.
Person Specification
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of further training within mental health/psychiatry.
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Clinical supervision course
Skills
Essential
- High level interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- IT skills
- Effective teaching skills
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Caseload management
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Recent experience with older adult mental health
- Good understanding and knowledge of mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Community Mental Health experience working with Older People with Mental Health problems
- Recent experience of working within Liaison Psychiatry Services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional mental health nursing qualification
- NMC Registration
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Desirable
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
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