Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

HMP Parc In-Reach Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the care coordination of prisoners on caseload and Contributing to an effective secondary care mental health service within HMP Parc.

You will work under the Mental Health Measures framework to assess need and plan care and treatment for individuals who find themselves detained in custody, on remand or convicted and require secondary care mental health services .

You will work within the Mental health In-Reach team as a CPN, working closely with members of the prison health care teams, G4S operational staff, forensic teams, CMHT and probation teams.

The post holder will be expected to meet the complex needs of the identified client group, be responsible for liaison with key agencies (statutory and Voluntary) within the prison community and the wider geographical community.

We encourage response from individuals who are looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting and developing role and is interested in Mental health nursing in a unique environment.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and adhere to the Values set out by CTMUHB.

Provide / receive complex, sensitive and contentious information within a potentially hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere in a secure setting.

Be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information gained during the course of their duties.

Ensure smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements with appropriate local and national agencies

Attend weekly Single Point of Access Meetings (SPOA) participate in discussions in relation to in-reach referrals

Work collaboratively with other agencies including G4S to effectively manage individuals, information gathering and contributing to case conferences and ACCT reviews .

Foster good working relationships , to enhance joint working with other agencies to enhance release planning.

Care coordinate/co work individuals allocated to your caseload

Ensure record keeping meets the standard required by the NMC, IT systems as directed by the Team Leader and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood, and appropriately explained to clients.

Undertake comprehensive assessments using the Mental health measures framework, looking at strengths needs and risks (WARRN) .

You will be required to undertake a 5 day course ran by G4S prior to being allocated Keys to independently access the prison.

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.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR295-0725

Job locations

HMP Parc Prison

HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn, John, Coity, Pen Y Bont

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is fixed term/secondment for 8 months due to maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and adhere to the Values set out by CTMUHB.

Provide / receive complex, sensitive and contentious information within a potentially hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere in a secure setting.

Be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information gained during the course of their duties.

Ensure smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements with appropriate local and national agencies

Attend weekly Single Point of Access Meetings (SPOA) participate in discussions in relation to in-reach referrals and will be required to attend external meetings.

Work collaboratively with other agencies including G4S to effectively manage individuals, information gathering and contributing to case conferences and ACCT reviews .

Foster good working relationships , to enhance joint working with other agencies such as Probation, Parole board, CMHT, FMHT, MAPPA, Resettlement team to enhance release planning.

care coordinate/co work individuals allocated to your caseload

Ensure record keeping meets the standard required by the NMC, IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse/Team Leader and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood, and appropriately explained to clients.

Undertake comprehensive assessments using the Mental health measures framework, looking at strengths needs and risks (WARRN) as directed by the Team Leader.

You will be required to undertake a 5 day course ran by G4S prior to being allocated Keys to independently access the prison.

Key to the success of the post will be the effective working and partnership arrangements. They will be representative at relevant groups, meetings, forums and to provide specialist advice, knowledge on the management of mentally disordered offenders.

You may be required at times to provide training to G4S staff around mental health disorders and management of behaviours.

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

This post is fixed term/secondment for 8 months due to maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and adhere to the Values set out by CTMUHB.

Provide / receive complex, sensitive and contentious information within a potentially hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere in a secure setting.

Be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information gained during the course of their duties.

Ensure smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements with appropriate local and national agencies

Attend weekly Single Point of Access Meetings (SPOA) participate in discussions in relation to in-reach referrals and will be required to attend external meetings.

Work collaboratively with other agencies including G4S to effectively manage individuals, information gathering and contributing to case conferences and ACCT reviews .

Foster good working relationships , to enhance joint working with other agencies such as Probation, Parole board, CMHT, FMHT, MAPPA, Resettlement team to enhance release planning.

care coordinate/co work individuals allocated to your caseload

Ensure record keeping meets the standard required by the NMC, IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse/Team Leader and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood, and appropriately explained to clients.

Undertake comprehensive assessments using the Mental health measures framework, looking at strengths needs and risks (WARRN) as directed by the Team Leader.

You will be required to undertake a 5 day course ran by G4S prior to being allocated Keys to independently access the prison.

Key to the success of the post will be the effective working and partnership arrangements. They will be representative at relevant groups, meetings, forums and to provide specialist advice, knowledge on the management of mentally disordered offenders.

You may be required at times to provide training to G4S staff around mental health disorders and management of behaviours.

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

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, and/or collaboratively with other organisations/agencies.
  • Substantial post-registration experience in adult mental health care. Clinically credible with a background in multi-disciplinary working. Experience of managing/supervising staff.
  • Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS Primary Care Services/mental health settings/care homes/in-patient services.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Professional knowledge acquired through Degree supplemented by post graduate Diploma specialist training. Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment

Aptitude and Skills

Essential

  • To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
  • Good understanding of risk assessment
  • Ability to work in a prison setting
  • Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying environments and situations (written and verbal)

Desirable

  • Report writing and presentation skills. Change management skills
  • Competent in assessment of risk
  • Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills Level 3/B2 or above
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, and/or collaboratively with other organisations/agencies.
  • Substantial post-registration experience in adult mental health care. Clinically credible with a background in multi-disciplinary working. Experience of managing/supervising staff.
  • Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS Primary Care Services/mental health settings/care homes/in-patient services.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Professional knowledge acquired through Degree supplemented by post graduate Diploma specialist training. Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment

Aptitude and Skills

Essential

  • To work well within a team and foster good working relationships
  • Good understanding of risk assessment
  • Ability to work in a prison setting
  • Strong and adaptable communication skills to suit varying environments and situations (written and verbal)

Desirable

  • Report writing and presentation skills. Change management skills
  • Competent in assessment of risk
  • Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills Level 3/B2 or above

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

HMP Parc Prison

HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn, John, Coity, Pen Y Bont

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

HMP Parc Prison

HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn, John, Coity, Pen Y Bont

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager / Rheolwr y Tîm

Nicola McGann

Nicola.McGann@wales.nhs.uk

01656300219

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR295-0725

Job locations

HMP Parc Prison

HMP Parc, Heol Hopcyn, John, Coity, Pen Y Bont

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Supporting documents

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