Community Psychiatric Nurse for Younger People with Dementia

NHS; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse for Younger People with Dementia. This role involves working within the Conwy Community Mental Health Team, evaluating and implementing care for individuals under 65 with dementia. Applicants should be NMC Registered Nurses with significant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £39,263 and £47,280. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, reflecting the organization's commitment to community engagement.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Experience within relevant clinical area.
• Up to date knowledge of mental health act.
• Up to date knowledge of mental health Wales measure.
• Evidence of further relevant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating care.
• Work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and Social Services.
• Ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right environment.

Skills

Able to work autonomously

Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team

Evidence of people management and leadership skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse Part 3 or Part 13

Diploma or Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Community Psychiatric Nurse for Younger People with Dementia

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the Conwy Community Mental Health Team for Older Persons.

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

Main duties of the job

The post is to work with younger people under 65 years with dementia. The CPN will be responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating care and the risk management of persons who live in the Conwy and Denbighshire area. They will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Services, and in-patient wards as well as third sector and voluntary agencies to ensure the patients are receiving the right care in the right environment.

About us

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse Part 3 or Part 13
• Diploma or Degree in relevant subject

Experience

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
• Experience within relevant clinical area

Knowledge

• Up to date knowlege of mental health act
• Up to date knowledge of mental health wales measure
• Evidence of further relevent professional development

Skills

• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum, pro rata