We are recruiting for a full time Band 6 CPN to join our team, working within the Denbighshire Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.

Main duties of the job

As Care Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of patients with organic and functional mental health needs, travelling to see them in their own homes, in care homes and in-patient settings.

If you are an experienced Mental Health Nurse with passion and enthusiasm for working with older adults, then we would love to hear from you.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As Care Coordinator, ensure that Care and Treatment Plans and Care Management Protocols are adhered to and that standards are met in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
• Be part of the Duty Nurse rota, covering both North and South Denbighshire for our service- undertaking first line mental health assessments, risk assessments and supporting Mental Health Act assessments as required
• Undertake supervision of Band 5 CPNs, HCSWs and Student Nurses as required
• Administering of Depot medication as required
• Autonomous and joint working as part of a multi-Disciplinary team

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF POST RESPONSIBILITIES

Person Specification

NMC Registration RMN

Essential

• NMC
• Significant experience at Band 5 or above
• Able to drive to visit patients in the community

Desirable

• Welsh language skills desirable
• Experience working with older adults

RMN

Essential

• RMN qualification

Desirable

• Community Nursing Experience

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Traeth Older Persons CMHT

Alexandra Road

Rhyl

LL18 3AS

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050-NMR1115-1224