An opportunity has arisen for a keen, enthusiastic nurse to work as part of Bridgend south CMHT. The post is at band 6 and, the successful applicant will work with a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be the care coordinator for a caseload of patients and work within the framework of the Mental Health Measures (2010) Wales providing specialist knowledge and advice to a range of service users and providers.

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

As mentioned, the successful applicant will be responsible for a caseload of patients with varying mental health needs and diagnosis. This will involve a comprehensive assessment of need, care planning and implementation of that care along with regular reviews in line with team and national standards.

As a member of the team, there is a requirement to work weekends on a rota basis. This rota is shared between staff in both north and south CMHT's. Staff are generally required to work approximately 4 weekends per year, 9 - 5 including some Bank holidays.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the wider MDT but also autonomously. You will also undertake assessments and be involved in joint working.

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

English

Essential

• Must be a qualified RMN

Desirable

• Some evidence of post graduate training

English

Essential

• An ability to communicate effectively and clearly

Desirable

• An ability to manage staff and willingness to lead

English

Essential

• Experience in the use of risk assessments

Desirable

• Ability to problem solve

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

South CMHT

71 Quarella Road

Bridgend

CF31 1YE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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