Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced band 6 mental health practitioner to work in our Liaison team based at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle.
The liaison team provides mental health support into the two main hospitals in Carlisle as well as the community hospitals and as such you will need to be able to travel on occasions.
You will need to have experience working with people with mental health needs we are particularly interested in older adults as the professional skills related to this group of people is currently underrepresented .
Main duties of the jobYou will be able to complete a full wholistic assessment of need and risk, have an understanding of physical health complaints as as well as experience of managing behaviours that challenge. You will have a knowledge of the legal processes surrounding our patients. Such as mental health act and mental capacity act.
You will provide support to families and carers as well as liaise with the acute hospital staff.
Part of your role will be to provide education and support to others.
We will provide you with clinical supervision and management supervision. The liaison service also provides staff with opportunities to further develop in their carer.
About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job responsibilitiesPlease do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come along and meet the Team. We would be delighted to meet with you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th October 2026
Closing date : 20th October 2026
We welcome your application.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential- Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
- Mentor Training.
- Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection.
- Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable- Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
- Experience of working within a community team.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives.
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
Desirable- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
- Risk Assessment Skill & Management
- Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable- Clinical Leadership
- Delegation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 