Senior Staff Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Abergele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to support young people aged 12-17 within CAMHS. You will join a warm MDT and help deliver compassionate, developmentally appropriate care in a Tier 4 CAMHS setting.

As Case Manager for a small group, you will contribute to ward safety, transition planning and discharge, with shift patterns including nights to cover a 24/7 service in North Wales.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• Experience in CAMHS or other areas involving mental health or young people.
• Welsh language ability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Case Manager for a small group of young people, coordinating high-quality, individualised care.
• Working closely within a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Contributing to a safe, therapeutic, and developmentally supportive ward environment.
• Supporting effective transition and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Compassion

Adaptability

Passion for youth

Job description

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) who is passionate about supporting young people aged 12-17 years? Whether your experience comes from CAMHS or another setting working with young people, we welcome your transferable skills and will support your development into specialist adolescent care.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as Case Manager for a small group of young people, coordinating high-quality, individualised care.
• Working closely within a supportive Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Contributing to a safe, therapeutic, and developmentally supportive ward environment.
• Supporting effective transition and discharge planning.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Experience in CAMHS or other relevant areas involving mental health or young people (no prior inpatient CAMHS experience required).

Additional Details

• Full-time equivalent post.
• Kestrel Ward operates 24/7, so flexibility across shift patterns, including nights, is essential.
• You'll join a warm, experienced team committed to wellbeing, development, and high-quality care.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about helping young people reach their potential and want to develop within a supportive Tier 4 CAMHS service, we'd love to hear from you.

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.