Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team based in The Health and Well-Being Centre, Ysbyty George Thomas. The team provides secondary care support to those over the age of 65 years with severe enduring mental health conditions and works as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi agency service. We provide Care and Treatment planning as part of the CTP process and provide on-going assessment, support and monitoring to those living within the Rhondda area.The team operates 9am-5pm Monday -Friday.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience of caring for older adults in a health care setting, in particular, those living with Dementia or severe enduring mental health conditions.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency community mental health service.
To hold a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with Part 2 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
Promote a positive working culture, working collaboratively with service users ensuring that their views and ideas are heard and equal
Foster robust, open and positive working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and other mental health services and the 3rd sector, ensuring that all partners are treated with dignity and respect
Proactively contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services, within an environment that welcomes new ideas and listens to everyone
Be guided by broad occupational policies.
Frequently work as a lone worker.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification.
- Previous community experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult mental health, older person's mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Post-registration training and Continuing Professional Development activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB modernisation of service plan
Skills
Essential
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning Mental Health Service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, National Service Framework, Mental Health Measures.
- Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision making process to resolve complex issues/situations.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification.
- Previous community experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult mental health, older person's mental health.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Post-registration training and Continuing Professional Development activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB modernisation of service plan
Skills
Essential
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning Mental Health Service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, National Service Framework, Mental Health Measures.
- Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision making process to resolve complex issues/situations.
Desirable
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Health and Well-Being Centre, Ysbyty George Thomas
The Mattie Collins Way
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
