Community Mental Health Nurse

Train Work Live; Llandrindod Wells; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is hiring a part-time Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to work within an established MDT focused on individuals with complex mental health needs.

You will provide care coordination, undertake caseload management under Welsh and UK mental health legislation, and promote evidence-based, trauma-informed nursing care while working flexibly with service providers. Welsh language skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing and current NMC registration are essential.
• Experience with Mental Health legislation and safeguarding practices is required.
• Competence in care coordination, care planning and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of individuals with mental health needs.
• Coordinate care within legal frameworks (Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Social Services & Well-being Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983).
• Promote evidence-based care and trauma-informed approaches within a MDT.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care and undertake supervision where appropriate.

Skills

Mental health legislation knowledge

Care planning

Teaching & assessing

Psycho-social interventions

CBT qualifications

Risk assessment (WARRN/HCR20)

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing

Registration with the NMC

Job description

Main area Mental Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (4 days per week - 09.00-17.00 - specific days to be agreed, however Fridays will be one of the days) Job ref 070-NMR107-1126

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site The Richardson Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre Town LLANDRINDOD WELLS Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

The post holder will:-
Work within an established, integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing
upon individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.

Undertake responsibility for the care co-ordination and case management
of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs as
defined within Parts 2 and 3 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Within their role as Care Co-ordinator will facilitate the promotion and
maintain a high standard of nursing care adhering to current legislation,
professional and corporate guidelines.

Main duties of the job

You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people from within the local community who experience mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will be required to work with service users within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, the Social Services and Well- Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act (1983).

You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible in approach, and able to work autonomously with statutory and non- statutory service providers.

Effective communication and engagement skills are fundamental to this role, as well as current evidence-based knowledge, a commitment to working with individuals adopting a recovery approach and a commitment to working within a trauma informed model of care. We are keen to support practitioners to develop their skills and knowledge in therapeutic interventions and group work.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, continued training and development, the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team and a flexible approach to working, including the opportunity to work remotely in line with the needs of the service.

Please feel free to make contact prior to application to discuss further or come and meet the Team.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry; the health board will support you with training.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Diploma or Degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
• Registered with the NMC
• Advanced knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation and practice and Knowledge of Health & safety Legislation
• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health issues and Knowledge of research based, and evidence-based interventions
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Care and Treatment plans
• Knowledge of the mental heath act and clincial governance
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Specialist Practitioner award Psycho Social Interventions Qualifications Cognitive Behavioural Therapy qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of Risk Assessment/ WARRN/HCR20

experince

• Significant post registration experience of community mental health working in nursing.
• Evidence of supervisory experience

aptitude and abilities

• Excellent communication skills and Multidisciplinary team work skills
• Advanced care planning and problem-solving skills
• Advanced risk assessmentGood medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics skills
• Ability to lead small team and provide clinical supervision
• Ability to manage resources including a range of assessment skills for community working raising the standards of clinical care
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Mentor and Assessor skills
• Management of medication clinics, e.g. Clozapine monitoring
• Skills to promote user involvement

values

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

other

• Ability to travel across geographical area

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.