Acute Care Services Mental Health Staff Nurse, RGN and/or RNLD

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales seeks an enthusiastic Mental Health Staff Nurse to join their team at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves providing care for individuals with mental health needs, working in a dynamic environment, and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should be registered nurses with relevant experience and a commitment to professional development. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

Wagestream financial wellbeing benefit

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualifications required (RGN/RNLD/RMN).
• Knowledge of clinical issues in mental health.
• Experience with long-term mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver care for individuals with mental health needs.
• Lead assessments and deliver skilled interventions.
• Work shifts to support patients' needs 24/7.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Education

Registered General Nurse

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

Acute Care Services Mental Health Staff Nurse, RGN and/or RNLD

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse, General Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse to work as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team on St Non Ward, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The role involves assessing, planning, and delivering excellent care for individuals with Mental Health needs on a 15-bedded Older Adult Acute Admission Ward.

Full and part-time hours will be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will work a shift pattern, including night duties, to support patients' physical, psychological, and social needs across a 24/7 period. You will lead in assessments and deliver appropriate, skilled interventions.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Interviews are scheduled for 10/06/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties. Our staff of 11,000 delivers primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to around 384,000 people across Wales, in partnership with local authorities, public, private, and third-sector organizations, including volunteers.

Our facilities include four main hospitals, seven community hospitals, numerous general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and providers of mental health and learning disabilities services, along with highly specialized services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee.

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.

Additionally, you can view some videos about our work:

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We are committed to supporting bilingualism to enhance patient and service user experiences. While Welsh language skills are desirable, we offer training options for staff to meet minimal language requirements during employment.

We also offer the Wagestream financial wellbeing benefit, allowing staff to access wages in real-time, manage finances, and save directly from their salary. More info: Wagestream.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse, and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• Sound knowledge of clinical issues within your area of practice

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with long-term mental health needs and challenging behaviors or high risk of violence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and mandatory training
• Knowledge of local area and accessible facilities for clients

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary ranges from £30,420 to £37,030 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).