Job Description

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).

Proposed interview date:

Friday 13th February 2026



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.



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.



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