Liaison Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Application Deadline: 04 May 2026

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced registered nurses to work within a supportive, patient-focused environment. If you’re looking to build your skills in a specialist mental health setting while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this position provides the training, guidance, and professional development to help you grow.

Final-year student nurses who expect to gain registration within the next three months are also encouraged to apply. A structured preceptorship programme is available to support your transition into practice.

About the Service

The Tees-wide Liaison Psychiatry Service operates across multiple hospital sites in Teesside. It works in partnership with acute hospital teams to deliver mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for adults aged 18 and over who present with complex mental health needs.

The service runs continuously (24/7), so flexibility is essential, including evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

As a Liaison Nurse, you will:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and senior nurses
  Provide mental health assessments and contribute to care planning for patients in acute hospital settings
  Deliver person-centred care that respects the needs and preferences of patients and their families
  Support patients across a wide range of mental health conditions
  Maintain high standards of communication, even in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
  Apply clinical judgement to assess and manage risk effectively

About the Organisation

The Trust delivers mental health and learning disability services across several regions, including County Durham, Teesside, and North Yorkshire. Their approach is built on compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

They focus on:

• Listening to patients and involving them in decisions about their care
  Supporting recovery and long-term wellbeing
  Working closely with communities and partner organisations

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid UK Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
  Willingness to become a Practice Assessor/Mentor within an agreed timeframe
  Clinical supervision training (to be completed within the probation period)
  Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
  Working within multidisciplinary teams
  Engaging with patients, families, and carers
  Collaborating with external agencies

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  Knowledge of safeguarding principles
  Experience in clinical risk assessment and management
  Familiarity with medicines management and safe administration
  Ability to stay calm, communicate clearly, and solve problems under pressure

Important Information

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration
Candidates needing visa sponsorship may be considered if eligibility criteria are met

Useful UK Government Links

• Skilled Worker visa eligibility
  Check if your job qualifies for a UK visa
  Criminal record checks guidance
  Nursing registration (NMC information)
  DBS checks explained

Work Location

• Roseberry Park Hospital / James Cook Hospital
  Middlesbrough, TS4 3AF