Job summary
The Community Psychiatric Nurse will be a member of the Older Adult Community Mental health team, working closely with the multi- disciplinary team. Responsibilities include the maintaining of clinical caseloads and conducting assessments of highly complex problems which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of solutions for service users who are experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties, both organic and functional.
Main duties of the job
The Community Psychiatric Nurse will work within their code of practice to take responsibility for their allocated caseload to ensure assessments of health and social needs. This will include formulation, planning and evaluation of care which include regular reviews and update of risk assessments documentation and care planning. They will be a care co-coordinator and advocate for the service user at times and promote independence through the recovery process.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, or equivalent (RMN)
- Knowledge of community-based working
- Experience of working with Safeguarding concerns
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, or equivalent (RMN)
- Knowledge of community-based working
- Experience of working with Safeguarding concerns
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached JD
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached JD
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
County Hospital
Ty Siriol Unit County Hospital Griffithstown Pontypool
Pontypool
NP4 5YA
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
