Community Psychiatric Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Job summary

The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams seek a forward thinking Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join our established MDT in Pontypridd. You will manage your own caseload and provide holistic care with a user-focused approach.

We value collaboration with local partners and offer opportunities for training and development within a supportive team in CTM, NHS Wales. Welsh language ability is desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering holistic care in a community mental health setting.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload with comprehensive assessment and treatment.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of patients within the Community Mental Health Team.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care and treatment in line with service protocols.
• Work effectively within the MDT and with Local Authority and third sector partners.
• Promote a positive working culture and ensure service users' views are heard.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lone working

Job description

The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams have 1 vacancy for a forward thinking and compassionate band 6 CPN.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate 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, have excellent communication skills, possess a positive attitude to working with people with complex Mental health needs, whilst working effectively within the MDT.

The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) is based at Porth Plaza on Pontypridd Road, in Porth.

The teams are supportive and inclusive, and opportunities for training and development are promoted within the role.

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.

The post holder will be guided by broad occupational policies and will frequently work as a lone worker.

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

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Neil Stephens Job title: CPN Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01443 803941

Tricia Timms

Senior Nurse Community Mental health Teams RCT

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