Community Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

To deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency Community Mental Health Service.

To take responsibility for a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with Parts 2 and 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Foster robust working relationships with all partners and key stakeholders, in particular Local Authority, Primary Care and the Third sector.

Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services.

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

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain supportive professional relationships.
• Liaise with other agencies.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Provide skilful and comprehensive assessments.
• Assess and manage critical/unpredictable situations.
• Manage a defined caseload.
• Participate in and chair Care and Treatment Planning review meetings.
• Manage and maintain a diary of all work activities.
• Be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of self and colleagues.
• Undertake the comprehensive assessment of care needs.
• Participate in the delivery of care.
• Provide expert knowledge in the care and treatment of clients experiencing a range of mental health problems.
• Be competent in and provide a range of therapeutic interventions.
• Engage in appropriate clinical supervision.
• Ensure the safe administration of oral/intramuscular medication.
• Support clients in state benefits application.
• Arrange admission for assessment.
• Be responsible for undertaking nursing assessments.
• Ensure the smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements.
• Provide support to clients on discharge from hospital.
• Set up, organise and maintain a range of clinics as required.
• Act in accordance with the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and all Health Board Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the resource implications of clinical decision making.
• Act as a mentor to students.
• Participate in annual Performance and Development Reviews (VBAs).

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.