Community Mental Health Nurse (Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse for their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team in Carmarthen. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in acute mental health settings, crisis intervention skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position entails assessing and treating individuals experiencing mental health crises and offers a full-time permanent contract with a salary between £39,263 to £47,280 annually.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in acute adult mental health settings.
• Comprehensive Assessment and Risk Management skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Assess and home treat patients in crisis.
• Collaborate with other mental health service providers.
• Provide 24/7 coverage as per the team shift system.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Nursing qualification in mental health

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Community Mental Health Nurse (Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment)

The closing date is 28 September 2025

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse who has the relevant qualifications and experience in Acute Mental health. The team is based in Carmarthen.

The Crisis resolution and home treatment service provides intensive support and treatment for people experiencing mental health related crisis and offers alternatives to in-patient care. The CRHT works collaboratively with other mental health service providers and is committed to providing care for service users and their families / carers within the least restrictive environment.

Interested individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic, flexible to service needs and committed to the working ethos of the CRHT model. The post holder will assess and home treat people who attend the general hospital and inpatients in the hospital setting. The Team operates a shift system covering 24 hours, 7 days per week. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting and will require a sound knowledge of current issues pertaining to mental health, crisis intervention and home treatment. Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management skills within the context of CTP are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to manage time and prioritise workload is fundamental to effective service delivery.

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

Interviews to be held on 08/10/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 100-NMR283-0925

Job locations: Wellfield Resource Centre, Wellfield Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1DS

Employer details: Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address: Wellfield Resource Centre, Wellfield Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1DS

Employer contact details: Team Manager – Tamara Elias; [e-mail]; 01267236017