Staff Nurse - PICU, POW

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Coity; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Wales is recruiting a Staff Nurse to join the PICU at Princess of Wales Hospital. The post involves assessing and treating adults with various mental health conditions in an inpatient setting, in a busy, supportive team.

The role operates a 12-hour shift pattern, with a focus on applying the Mental Health Measure framework, multi-disciplinary collaboration, medication administration, and contributing to clinical reviews and case formulation.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with UK NMC registration.
• Band 5 level either experienced or newly qualified.
• Experience in inpatient mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs within PICU.
• Administer, monitor and supervise prescribed medications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team reviews and provide written reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation and liaise with carers/families.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

IT literacy

Welsh speaking

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Staff Nurse - PICU, POW

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity ?

We are recruiting an RMN to undertake the role of a Staff Nurse on PICU at the Princess of Wales Hospital, providing assessment and treatment to adults with various mental health conditions, in the in-patient setting of the Mental Health. This role will be 12 hour shift pattern, and enable the successful Staff Nurse to develop in a busy, friendly team where your skills and ideas are valued and your development supported.

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.

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.

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

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge within inpatient MH settings
• IT literacy
• Welsh Language Speaking and Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Registration

• UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

• Experience as a band 5 registered Mental Health Nurse or applications from new registrants
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi agency working
• Experience of working with the designated client group

Knowledge

• 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