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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and passionate CMHT within the centre of Swansea as a CPN. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking the role of Care Coordinator in delivering high-quality community mental health services under the framework of the Mental Health Measure (2010) Wales, while maintaining a Recovery ethos at the forefront of nursing care.

Main duties of the job

To assess, implement, and evaluate care and treatment plans for each individual on the caseload, in collaboration with service users and carers. The role requires autonomous working under indirect supervision of a Band 7 registered nurse/team manager, in conjunction with other health colleagues, to support those under the care of EIP.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK’s largest healthcare groups, we offer extensive professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organization.

We welcome applications from nurses, doctors, health scientists, therapists, and support services professionals. There are also apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—reflect our commitment to equality in all we do.

If you seek excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with the benefits of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team, conducting mental health assessments and serving as a point of contact for existing service users in the absence of their care coordinator. The role may also involve facilitating clinics within the CMHT, performing physical health checks, or medication administration in line with local policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of post-registration study (e.g., postgraduate diploma) or equivalent registration experience

Knowledge

• Clinical knowledge base, including current legislation such as the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty safeguards
• Understanding of current care and treatment for adults with mental health needs
• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance agenda

Experience

• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings
• Experience in risk assessment and management
• Experience at Band 5 or above in a related clinical environment
• Leadership experience within a team

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel daily between sites and patient homes efficiently

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability, self-motivation, and sound clinical judgment
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Enthusiasm and commitment to team building and reflective practice
• Dedication to achieving better patient outcomes
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

Swansea Bay University Health Board supports bilingualism to enhance service user experience. We particularly welcome Welsh speakers.

We value diversity and are committed to equality, welcoming applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, and civil partnership.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.