Applications are now invited for the following position:
Team Liaison Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade
(1.0 WTE Full time, Specified Purpose contract)
The successful applicants must:
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Hold current registration on the psychiatric register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
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Have a minimum of 5 years’ post-registration clinical experience in acute psychiatry
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Have experience in decision making process and care planning
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Have experience in completing risk assessments on patients
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Have experience in service development (desirable)
For informal enquiries please contact:
Shauna Collins
Acting CNM3
Tel: (01) 249-3321
Email:
[email protected] (APPLICATIONS SHOULD
NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irish jobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as Irish jobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patrick’s website in the career vacancies section.
Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae should be made by
Monday 20th July 2026.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled
St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.
Job Description
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
SPMHS core values
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Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
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Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
The role
Team Liaison Nurse, CNM2 Grade
1.0wte WTE Full time, Specified Purpose
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services seeks a Team Liaison Nurse to work as a member of the Nursing team in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services to ensure a high-quality service.
The Team Liaison Nurse will report to the Director of Nursing, professionally; Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinically and Programme Manager for R&A Service, Operationally.
The standard working week applying to the post is 37.5 hours per week, working Monday – Friday, with on average, one evening shift per fortnight.
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
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A competitive salary range: €63,193 - €79,808, dependent on experience
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The annual leave based on number of years post- qualification experience and appropriate to CNM2 grade.
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training
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Paid study leave and funding for further education
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Support for career advancement and professional development
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Subsidised canteen and onsite gym
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Central locations
- Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes
Location
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), incorporating St Patrick’s University Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8; St Patrick’s Hospital, Lucan; Willow Grove Adolescent Unit, James’s Street, Dublin 8; and the Dean Clinics.
Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities:
- For the purposes of completing an admission liaise with medical colleagues (e.g., Registrar in Admissions or Registrar on call) to conduct clinical formulation, ICD diagnosis, physical examination, and decision to admit as per MHC Code of Practice on Admission, Transfer and Discharge to and from an approved centre.
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Complete admissions as per hospital policy and procedure using the Admission Psychiatric Assessment and Nursing Admission Assessment documents as required.
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Engage with Service User’s family and/ or advocate with relevant information and advice regarding the admission process (including their rights under the Mental Health Act 2001) and care and treatment process while in hospital.
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Make clinical decisions regarding the appropriate placement of service users following assessment for admission in conjunction with relevant clinical, medical, administrative and management staff.
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Plan, coordinate and manage with CNM2/Bed Manager in Referral & Assessment Service to triage referrals for elective appointments for admission assessment.
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Engage with Service Users to arrange times for admissions and assessments.
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To work as a multidisciplinary team (MDTs) under the clinical lead of a designated Consultant as part of the MDT.
- Implement an evidence-based and recovery focused approach to practice in collaboration with service users, families, carers, and relevant external agencies, e.g., primary care, continuing-care etc.
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Conduct comprehensive assessments including but not limited to:
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Admission psychiatric history assessment including collateral history
- Mental State Examination
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Fitness for therapeutic leave
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Suitability for appropriate ward placement
- To inform decision to prescribe medication or adjust current prescriptions
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To inform discharge planning
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To inform longitudinal assessment of suicide risk
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To inform the ARAT
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Other assessments as required
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Request blood tests and take blood samples as required.
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Incorporate the service user’s physical, psychological, social circumstances, values and beliefs and heath history in all assessments and be considerate of their personal wishes.
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Maintain and fulfil key working responsibilities as an MDT member.
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To maintain service user, staff, and Hospital confidentiality in accordance with Hospital Policy.
- To practice with adherence to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland’s Code of Professional conduct and Scope of Practice.
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Conducting investigations and taking initiative to monitor treatments (such as lithium) commenced in hospital.
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Initiating referrals to and liaising with other MDT members and programme coordinators.
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Monitoring progress of service users on leave and communicating rationale and details of treatment plan including discharge arrangements.
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Liaising with Dean Clinics and participating in pre-arranged outpatient clinics.
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To engage in the provision of advanced practice roles commensurate with ones individually assessed competency as outlined in Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland’s, Scope of Practice document (e.g., IV fluid input, female catheterisation, wound care, and prescribing medication).
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To employ audit systems to evaluate systems, processes, and outcomes for Mental Health services.
- To work with the assigned ADON to maintain links with service users transferred to external acute medical care e.g., in St James’s Hospital
- Provide a coordinating and leadership role regarding MDT recovery focused care and discharge planning.
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to assume all other duties relevant to the role as may be required from time to time.
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To provide training for other staff and foster a culture of professionalism, continuous professional development, and lifelong learning.
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To actively engage in initiatives to address that physical health of service users engaged with the psychiatric setting.
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To actively engage in activities that challenge stigma and promote mental health for all.
- To work as part of and liaise with the TLN team to ensure evening shifts are covered.
This Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Team Liaison Nurse, CNM2 Grade
(1.0 WTE Full time, Specified Purpose)
Qualifications and/ Candidates must:
or experience:
- Hold current registration on the psychiatric register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
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Have a minimum of 5 years post-registration clinical experience in acute psychiatry
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Have experience in decision making process and care planning
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Have experience in completing risk assessments on service users
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Have experience in service development (desirable)
Skills, competencies Professional Knowledge
And-or knowledge
- Experience and appreciation of working within a quality assurance environment
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Proven clinical knowledge
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Experience of managing an individual caseload (desirable)
Competencies/Skills-
Key working skills including advocating on service user behalf
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Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
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Self-motivation
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Ability to work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
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Strong leadership qualities
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Ability to make decisions and problem solve
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High level of organisational and administration skills
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Proven ability to establish solid working relationships within the organisation and with service users
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Flexible approach to working
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Adaptable to the dynamic needs of different MDTs
Note: all criteria outlined above are essential, unless otherwise indicated
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Team Liaison Nurse, CNM2 Grade
(1.0 WTE Full time, Specified Purpose)
Tenure: 1.0 WTE Full-time, Specified Purpose contract, pensionable as below.
Working Week: The standard working hours applying to this post is 37.5 hours worked Monday to Friday for full time and working on average one evening shift per fortnight.
Salary: The Salary for the position is according to the CNM2 SPMHS 2026 salary scale.
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position is as appropriate to number of years post- qualification experience and appropriate to CNM2 grade.
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%.
In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review.
Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.
Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character: The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
