Psychiatric Liaison Nurse

The closing date is 23 July 2026

Job summary
Following new investment into Psychiatric Liaison Team.

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. As well as working with our general acute colleagues, mental health colleagues, we also work alongside other teams in the crisis response including - Alcohol liaison nurses, drug and alcohol services, safeguarding, Domestic violence team, homelessness services and Dementia and Older Persons mental health Liaison team.

You will be expected to work a shift system across a 24 hr period seven days a week. The current pattern is a mixture of days (08:00 - 20:30) and nights (20:00 - 08:30).

Main duties of the job
The Adult Liaison Psychiatry Service based at Royal Cornwall Hospital has provided a highly regarded service since 1999 and in May 2018 commenced a CORE 24 service that extended the clinical service for patients and the hospital to 24/7. The success of this service has led to increased funding for further Psychiatric Liaison Nurses.

As an experienced clinician you will join our Adult Psychiatric Liaison multi-disciplinary team providing a service to the acute hospital with a team of nurses, a team manager, consultant psychiatrists, CT2 Dr and F1 Dr, medical and team secretaries.

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. As well as working with our general acute colleagues, mental health colleagues, we also work alongside other teams in the crisis response including - Alcohol liaison nurses, drug and alcohol services, safeguarding, Domestic violence team, homelessness services and Dementia and Older Persons mental health Liaison team.

Our team provides a comprehensive specialist service to the acute hospital for people who present following episodes of self-harm, suicide attempts and any other mental health related issues, including substance misuse.The post requires a high level of ability in carrying out psychosocial assessments, clinical risk assessments and formulating safe and effective plans.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details
Date posted 10 July 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 201-26-622
Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN
• Substantial post qualification experience
• Broad depth and breadth of recent and current experience and skills in acute mental health / risk assessment and care

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study

Knowledge and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently without close supervision, and also as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working with service users with substance misuse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Operational Lead for Psychiatric Liaison
Suzanne Burton
suzanne.burton@nhs.net
01872253477