Registered Mental Health Nurse, Cynan Ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse in the Hergest Unit's Cynan Ward. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care through assessments, treatments, and the development of personalized care plans. You will work in a dynamic environment that values effective communication and service improvement. Join a leading health organization in Wales, dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet all essential and desirable criteria as per the job description.
• Appropriate UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatments for patients including risk assessments.
• Develop care and treatment plans using evidence-based treatments.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

Effective Communication

Health Promotion

Education

UK Professional Registration

Job description

Band 5

Main area: Mental Health
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 050-NMR1169-1224

Site: Cynan Ward, Hergest Unit
Town: Bangor
Salary: £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse on Cynan Ward, in the Hergest Unit. We look forward to your application.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessments and treatments of patients including risk assessment, care and treatment plans, specific health interventions using evidence-based treatments, and health promotion. The post holder will be based working shifts, inclusive of unsociable hours. They will use effective communication to keep patients involved in treatment and service contact and will be responsible for service development and improvement. Applicants for the post are asked to use the Supporting Information section of the application form to explain their reasons for applying for the post, referring to the person specification for the post.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Application process

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 and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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

Qualification

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.