Community Mental Health Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and passionate CMHT within the centre of Swansea as a CPN. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to undertake the role of Care Coordinator, delivering high-quality community mental health services under the framework of the Mental Health Measure (2010) Wales, while maintaining a Recovery ethos at the forefront of nursing care.

Main duties of the job

1. Assess, implement, and evaluate care and treatment plans for each individual on the caseload, in agreement with the service user and carers.
2. Work autonomously under the indirect supervision of a Band 7 registered nurse or team manager.
3. Collaborate with other health colleagues to deliver supportive services for those under the care of EIP.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset. We want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, we offer extensive professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking environment.

We welcome applications from nurses, doctors, health scientists, therapists, and support service staff. We also offer apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles.

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity status, marital status, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—reflect our commitment to equality.

If you seek excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with the benefits of a vibrant city, consider joining us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team, conducting mental health assessments and serving as a point of contact for existing service users in the absence of their care coordinator. The role may also involve facilitating key clinics within the CMHT, including physical health checks and medication administration in line with local policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of post-registration study (e.g., postgraduate diploma) or equivalent registration experience.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and understanding of current legislation (Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty).
• Good knowledge of current care and treatment for adults with mental health needs.
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda.

Experience

• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.
• Experience in risk assessment and management.
• Experience at Band 5 or above in a related clinical setting.
• Leadership experience within a team.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between sites and patient homes efficiently.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability, self-motivation, initiative, and sound clinical judgment.
• Flexibility in working arrangements.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to team building and reflective practice.
• Passion for achieving better patient outcomes.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to bilingualism and encourages Welsh speakers to apply. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010.

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This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a disclosure will be required from the Disclosure and Barring Service.