Community Psychiatric Nurse (Older Persons)
We are recruiting for a full time Band 6 CPN to join our team, working within the Denbighshire Older Persons Community Mental Health Team.
Main duties of the job
As Care Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of patients with organic and functional mental health needs, travelling to see them in their own homes, in care homes and in-patient settings.
If you are an experienced Mental Health Nurse with passion and enthusiasm for working with older adults, then we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Job responsibilities
* As Care Coordinator, ensure that Care and Treatment Plans and Care Management Protocols are adhered to and that standards are met in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
* Be part of the Duty Nurse rota, covering both North and South Denbighshire for our service, undertaking first line mental health assessments, risk assessments, and supporting Mental Health Act assessments as required.
* Undertake supervision of Band 5 CPNs, HCSWs, and Student Nurses as required.
* Administer Depot medication as required.
* Work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
* NMC Registration RMN
* Significant experience at Band 5 or above
* Able to drive to visit patients in the community
* Experience working with older adults
* Community Nursing Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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