Registered Mental Health Nurse - RGH

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in England is looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to provide care in a busy inpatient setting. The role involves developing care plans for adults with mental health conditions and includes working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have sound clinical knowledge, IT literacy, and be registered with the UK NMC. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and a salary range of £31,516 to £38,364 based on experience.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Band 5 registered mental health nurse experience or mental health placements acceptable.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary or multi-agency working.
• Experience with designated client group.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate needs using the Mental Health Measure 2012 framework.
• Participate in individualised Care and Treatment reviews.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medication.

Skills

Sound clinical knowledge in inpatient settings

IT literacy

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3/B2)

Education

UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Knowledge of mental health act

Knowledge of service modernisation plan

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Registered Mental Health Nurse - RGH

The closing date is 12 January 2026

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a qualified staff nurse to develop in a busy, friendly team where your skills and ideas are valued and your development supported. This role will be 12 hour shift pattern.

We are looking to recruit an RMN to undertake the role of a staff nurse on one of our three wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, providing assessment and treatment to adults with various mental health conditions.

You will be expected to work as a registered mental health nurse in the in-patient setting of Mental Health. The post holder will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with complex mental health needs and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will manage their own caseload of patients, and act as an expert resource in the care and treatment of patients experiencing a range of mental health problems relevant to the area of practice.

This post offers an opportunity to develop your skills on an inpatient unit and to work on one of our acute adult wards. We have wards offering both assessment & treatment and wards offering complex discharge planning. There will be a chance to discuss your preferred speciality of mental health nursing at interview stage.

Main duties of the job

Using the Mental Health Measure 2012 framework, to work with the individual to assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs. Using the recovery process; agreeing realistic and achievable outcomes.

Participate in the individualised Care and Treatment (multi-disciplinary team) care reviews. Ensuring that reviews are carried out on a regular basis and the review is documented accurately in the individual inpatient records. This role will be 12 hour shift pattern.To administer, monitor and supervise prescribed medication.

Observe for and report, as appropriate, therapeutic effects, any possible side effects using evidence based scales. Offer support, advice and information to carers/relatives. Encourage participation of carers in planning of care and work in a manner which will engender trust and co-operation, thereby enhancing patient care, maintaining confidentiality at all times. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team contribute to clinical reviews/case formulation and report on the condition of patients to other professionals and when required provide written reports as requested, including Mental Health Tribunals. Adhere to the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Policies and Procedures in all areas of clinical practice.

About us

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.

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience as a band 5 registered mental health nurse or mental health placements for applications from new registrants
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi agency working
• Experience of working with the designated client group

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge within inpatient MH settings
• IT literacy
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Qualifications

• UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Knowledge of mental health act, mental health measure
• Knowledge of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB modernisation of service plan

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum pro rata