Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the Conwy Community Mental Health Team for Older Persons.
Main duties of the job
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The post is to work with the older person client group who are presenting with symptoms suggestive of an organic illness (dementia, cognitive impairment) and functional illness such as anxiety and depression. The CPN will be responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating care and the risk management of persons over the age of 70 who live in the Conwy area. They will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Services, and in-patient wards as well as third sector and voluntary agencies to ensure the patients are receiving the right care in the right environment.
About us
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 3 or Part 13
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowlege of mental health act
- Up to date knowledge of mental health wales measure
Desirable
- Evidence of further relevent professional development
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Research skills
- Evidence of people management and leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 3 or Part 13
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable
- Experience within relevant clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowlege of mental health act
- Up to date knowledge of mental health wales measure
Desirable
- Evidence of further relevent professional development
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Research skills
- Evidence of people management and leadership skills
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).
