Community Mental Health Nurse - Hafod

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is looking for a skilled Mental Health Nurse to coordinate care for clients with severe mental health problems. This role involves developing treatment plans and conducting risk assessments within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Candidates with the ability to speak Welsh are encouraged to apply. This position is crucial for providing effective support to vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating care for clients with severe mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010.
• Ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for a designated caseload of clients.
• Formulate and develop care and treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

Skills

Care coordination

Mental health management

Case management

Welsh language

Job description

Overview

To be responsible for the care co-ordination of a designated caseload of clients with severe and enduring mental health problems. To ensure that the Care and Treatment Plans are adhered to and that standards are met in line with the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010. To act as a point of contact for GP's and other interface services to offer advice, support and signposting to appropriate agencies. Formulate and develop standard and complex outcome focused care and treatment plans. Ensure that a comprehensive risk assessment is completed and documented for actual and potential risk.

Responsibilities

• The Community Mental Health Team seeks a skilled, motivated, organised and enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to work within an established integrated, multi-disciplinary team, focusing upon individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• The successful post holder will 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.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Organisation and Values

BCUHB North Wales is 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.

Application notes

• 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.