We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered mental health nurse to join our supportive team on oak ward, which is an adult treatment ward based within adult acute mental health services Cardiff.

We can offer you:A supernumerary period when you start, to support you and to orientate yourself to our services and processes.

Supportive ward management teams keen to develop staff and help them work towards progression in their careers.

For newly qualified staff a named preceptor who will support you during your first 12-18 months as a newly registered nurse

A Welcome Pack and Preceptorship workbook to support your development as a Band 5 nurseStudy day opportunities within the UHB to build workplace skills including training in talking therapies, physical health training and WARRN risk assessment to deliver as part of patient care on the ward.Support from the Practice Development Team to look at future learning opportunities.A clinical supervisor outside of your ward team.

Main duties of the job

In this role your main duties will include:Being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Advocate for your patient as a primary nurse.Support your patients by developing and implementing intervention plans.Build confidence and competence in administering medication.Assess risk and implement risk assessment management and safety plans.Use excellent communication skills to build rapport and de-escalate.Assess and support your patients mental and physical health.Provide a therapeutic and safe environment to aid recovery.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well,and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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

Essential

• Registration with NMC

Other

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-NMR304-0724