Community Psychiatric Nurse

We are looking for highly motivated individual to join our well established multi- disciplinary CMHT. The main purpose of this role is to deliver evidenced based, holistic care to individuals suffering with mental health issues. The post will be based in Keir Hardie Health Park with strong links with PCMHSS, the inpatient wards at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, MTCBC, our GP partners and third sector organisations.

The post holder will need to hold a first level qualification in mental health nursing and have excellent clinical knowledge and experience of mental health and the Mental Health Measure 2010. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills are essential along with MDT working, in a challenging and changeable environment.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current clinical practice in mental health, have excellent clinical assessment skills and have sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients with mental health issues, subject to CTP and will work under the leadership of a Band 7 nurse.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of either inpatients or community mental health services

Desirable: - Previous experience in the community setting; - Previous experience of caseload management

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualified NMC registrant - RMN

Desirable: - Venepuncture trained; - Therapies qualification; - ECG Trained; - Welsh Skills Desirable (Level 3/B2 or above)