Community Psychiatric Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Mental Health Team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Mental Practitioner to work within an integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing on individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.

The post holder will manage care coordination and case management for a defined caseload, developing outcome-focused care plans and ensuring risk assessments are completed and documented in line with the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The Community Mental Health Team are seeking a skilled, motivated, organised and enthusiastic Mental Practitioner 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. 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.