Job summary
Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Mental Health Liaison Practitioner to join the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT) at Prince Charles Hospital.

The MHLT provides a specialist adult ageless service across the hospital and Emergency Department, delivering mental health assessments, interventions, and advice for patients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including self-harm, acute mental illness, co-existing physical and mental health conditions, and medically unexplained symptoms.

The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive assessments, contribute to care planning, provide specialist advice to acute and community hospital staff, and work collaboratively to ensure timely, person-centred care. You will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement, compassion, and a commitment to improving outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

This full-time role operates within a 7-day service and requires flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays. This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills, broaden professional experience, and become part of a supportive, dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting within the Emergency Department and within the acute and community hospital wards.
• Assess and manage risk, including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide specialist mental health advice, consultation, and support to acute hospital staff.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred plans and facilitate onward referrals to appropriate services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Contribute to the delivery of a responsive Mental Health Liaison Service operating 7 days a week.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with relevant Health board pathways and legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Provide education, support, and training to healthcare professionals and students.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and the promotion of best practice within the Mental Health Liaison Team.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) is one of the largest NHS organisations in Wales, employing almost 13,500 staff and providing services to a population of over 450,000 across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

As part of Team CTMUHB, you will join a dedicated workforce committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across our hospitals and community services. Our staff are united by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

Located in the heart of South Wales, our Health Board offers the perfect balance between city, coast, and countryside, with Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the South Wales coastline all within easy reach.

We are committed to supporting our staff through excellent NHS benefits, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities, and access to ongoing learning, development, and career progression.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and the difference you make to patients and communities is recognised every day.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-NMR276-1026

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please Apply through our website to view in Trac.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Registered RMN
• First level professional qualification in mental health/learning disability
• Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular older persons mental health care

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of clinical practice in area

Desirable

• Experience of liaison work
• Experience of inpatient nursing within Older Persons Mental Health
• Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting

Skills/Knowledge
Essential

• Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Clinical assessment and formulation skills

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Mental Health Liaison Team Leader, Johanna Szymanski, Johanna.Szymanski@Wales.NHS.Uk, 01685728229