Community Psychiatric Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking a forward-thinking Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to deliver holistic care in Aberdare, Wales. The role involves managing a caseload, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring a positive working culture. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude. This position supports career growth and offers a diverse workplace committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload of patients effectively.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based holistic care to clients.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care, and treatment.
• Promote a positive working culture and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

To deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency community mental health service. To hold a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with Part 2 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010. Promote a positive working culture, working collaboratively with service users ensuring that their views and ideas are heard and equal. Foster robust, open and positive working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and other mental health services and the 3rd sector, ensuring that all partners are treated with dignity and respect. Proactively contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services, within an environment that welcomes new ideas and listens to everyone. Be guided by broad occupational policies. Frequently work as a lone worker.

Welsh Language Skills

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Sponsorship and Immigration

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Application Process

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

Checks

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

Living Wage

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Opportunity

Cynon CMHT have a vacancy for a forward-thinking and compassionate band 6 CPN. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to become part of a strong, well-established MDT with a clear service user focus and close working partnerships with other health professionals and the local authority. The post holder will manage their own case load of patients; the post holder will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with complex mental health needs, whilst working effectively within the MDT.

Location

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive. Discover more about working with us here: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board – Join CTM Home – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Taff Ely CMHT is based at Dewi Sant Health Park in Pontypridd. The team is supportive and inclusive and opportunities for training and development are promoted within the role.

About CTM

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy—‘Our Health, Our Future’—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.