Job summary
A vacancy within Mental Health Liaison Service in Pembrokeshire will enlarge and enhance the existing provision.
This specialty is concerned with the care of people presenting with both mental health and physical health symptoms regardless of cause. The service has a focus on the bio/psychosocial model, being concerned with the relationship between the physiology, psychology and sociology of human health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and skilled Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner who is committed to helping improve and deliver the highest standards of person centred assessment and care to individuals presenting to the A&E department or within the general hospital experiencing mental health problems.
This post is primarily based in Withybush General Hospital, with occasional inpatients in South Pembs Hospital or on Tenby Cottage Ward. It is a full time post, but part time hours would be considered.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 2/3/2026
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, you will demonstrate self-management skills and independence in thought and action and take personal responsibility for professional performance. The successful candidate will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, using a collaborative approach to solve and manage problems for the people in our care.
Therefore, an essential attribute needed for this post is the ability to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface.
The successful applicants must have an interest working with adults aged over 18, possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the liaison role and as a member of the team. This includes being available to give advice at all stages of care. The aim is that assistance is delivered to patients in order to alleviate distress, prevent escalation and improve safety and patient experience.
In return the successful applicants will have the opportunity to join a supportive team working in a rewarding environment with the opportunity to further develop their skills through training, support and regular supervision.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Formal Qualification: RMN/ Social Work/ OT
- Current registration on a professional register
- Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular comorbid mental and physical health presentations
- Specialist knowledge of clinical skills within the field to postgraduate diploma level gained through theoretical and practical training and experience
- Knowledge of NMC and other professional bodies' codes of practice
- Knowledge of current policies, practices & procedures within nursing, healthcare and HDUHB
- Knowledge of extended role responsibilities
- Understanding of clinical competence & clinical governance
- Awareness of topical issues in clinical skills
- Knowledge of clinical supervision & clinical effectiveness in the workplace
Desirable
- Interest in delirium
- Training in Brief Psychological Interventions
- Interest or experience in treating drug and alcohol misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within an area of speciality, for instance inpatient, community, crisis team, drug and alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of Liaison work
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Formal Qualification: RMN/ Social Work/ OT
- Current registration on a professional register
- Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular comorbid mental and physical health presentations
- Specialist knowledge of clinical skills within the field to postgraduate diploma level gained through theoretical and practical training and experience
- Knowledge of NMC and other professional bodies' codes of practice
- Knowledge of current policies, practices & procedures within nursing, healthcare and HDUHB
- Knowledge of extended role responsibilities
- Understanding of clinical competence & clinical governance
- Awareness of topical issues in clinical skills
- Knowledge of clinical supervision & clinical effectiveness in the workplace
Desirable
- Interest in delirium
- Training in Brief Psychological Interventions
- Interest or experience in treating drug and alcohol misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within an area of speciality, for instance inpatient, community, crisis team, drug and alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of Liaison work
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
