Powys Teaching Health Board

Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for staff who have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and enthusiasm and who are patient focused. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to work as part of our dedicated team within the Adult Acute Inpatient service on Felindre Ward, Bronllys.

Main duties of the job

The unit provides assessment, treatment and stabilization of patients with serious mental health problems. Felindre ward is a 16 bed and 2 emergency bed acute admission ward for adults (18 -65 years old) who suffer with serious mental health problems and covers the Powys catchment area.

The successful candidate must have an interest in acute inpatient care and enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment. Have good communication skills and show willingness to develop in the position of staff nurse.

We would be happy to discuss the role requirements with you and introduce you to the ward and the team.

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

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR089-0625

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LS


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

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Professional registration with NMC
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Measure Wales and Misuse of Drugs Act
  • Awareness of specific government/legistation pertinent to the clinical area

Desirable

  • welsh speaker

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Able to demonstrate empathy with patients and their families/carers
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self- development
  • Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision-making process to resolve complex issues/situations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • IT Literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Experience of working within health settings
  • Ability to support and influence change
  • Experience of working with designated client group

Values/Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to meet Health Board Values
  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. ability to travel within geographical area when needed
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the unit Flexible working pattern
  • Satisfactory DBS check
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Professional registration with NMC
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Measure Wales and Misuse of Drugs Act
  • Awareness of specific government/legistation pertinent to the clinical area

Desirable

  • welsh speaker

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Able to demonstrate empathy with patients and their families/carers
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self- development
  • Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision-making process to resolve complex issues/situations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • IT Literacy

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Experience of working within health settings
  • Ability to support and influence change
  • Experience of working with designated client group

Values/Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to meet Health Board Values
  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. ability to travel within geographical area when needed
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the unit Flexible working pattern
  • Satisfactory DBS check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LS


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Claire Pritchard

claire.pritchard1@wales.nhs.uk

01874712473

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-NMR089-0625

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LS


Supporting documents

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