Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join un as a Band 7 Discharge Liaison Nurse (DLN), working within the Patient Flow Team in the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) directorate. There are two posts in total. The postholders will work alongside the team, which is made up of Social Workers, Social Work Assistants and a Nurse Team Lead, primarily based in the MHSOP corridor, University Hospital Llandough. They will work in close partnership with Clinical Leads, Social Services and Third Sector and Voluntary Sector. In addition the DLN's will receive support and supervision from managers and colleagues in the Complex Care and Commissioning Team. There will be an element of agile working, including carrying out placement reviews The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Main duties of the role will include: Responsible for providing professional and clinical leadership in the nursing management of patients requiring complex discharge planning. Responsible for the operational management of NHS Continuing Health Care. Responsible for the operational management of NHS Funded Nursing Care on behalf of the Health Board. Provide a key advisory role to the multi-disciplinary team on discharge planning within the designated areas of responsibility. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 001-NMR067-0425 Job locations University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Cardiff CF64 2XX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential oNursing Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration oPost registration knowledge and study to Masters level equivalent oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable oClinical Leadership qualification and/or training Experience Essential oSkilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness. oRelevant post registration experience. oExperience of multi-agency working. oEvidence of dealing with difficult situations. Desirable oExperience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries Values Essential oPersonable, amiable and collaborative oAbility to work under pressure and to unplanned deadlines oAssertive and Diplomatic oAbility to use own initiative oHonest, trustworthy, motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others oPossess a strong commitment to improving patients' experiences and care other Essential oEnhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential oNursing Degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience oRegistered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration oPost registration knowledge and study to Masters level equivalent oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable oClinical Leadership qualification and/or training Experience Essential oSkilled Practitioner embracing clinical governance and clinical effectiveness. oRelevant post registration experience. oExperience of multi-agency working. oEvidence of dealing with difficult situations. Desirable oExperience of interagency working and initiating developments across organisational boundaries Values Essential oPersonable, amiable and collaborative oAbility to work under pressure and to unplanned deadlines oAssertive and Diplomatic oAbility to use own initiative oHonest, trustworthy, motivated and possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others oPossess a strong commitment to improving patients' experiences and care other Essential oEnhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check 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 (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. 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 (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). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road Cardiff CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)