An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a Specialist Nurse for the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service, based in Hafan y Coed, University Hospital Llandough. The overriding purpose of the Specialist Nurse role is to provide professional and clinical leadership and support nursing staff regarding the care of patients within Cardiff and Vale UHB. Post-holders will be responsible for all elements of the nursing services related to their area of responsibility, and will manage the Ash Ward Manager and Day/Community manager as well as a complex caseload of their own. The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is a specialist tertiary mental health service for people who have suffered a serious acquired brain injury, and provides a comprehensive resource for the assessment, investigation, management and rehabilitation for those suffering with neuropsychiatric, cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties as a result of that injury. The Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service is commissioned by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC), which is a joint committee of the seven Health Boards acting collectively on their behalf. The service is hosted by Cardiff and Vale UHB and sits within the Mental Health Clinical Board, based at Hafan Y Coed, University Hospital Llandough. The Service Is Comprised Of 10 bedded inpatient specialist rehabilitation service plus one longer term placement A Day and Community Service operating from the same site providing a structured programme of MDT assessment and neuropsychiatric rehabilitation. There is a focus to deliver intervention closer to home to support recovery and adjustment Specialist outpatient clinics Patients seen in this service represent the most complex in behavioural, emotional and neuropsychiatric need and we aim to optimise physical, cognitive, communication and occupational recovery within a person centred and inter-disciplinary approach, working closely with other services and the patient’s support networks. The highly specialist MDT comprises representation from a full complement of disciplines including medical, nursing, psychology, speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation support team and dedicated administration support. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marianne Seabright Job title: Lead Nurse - MHSOP Email address: marianne.seabrightwales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 029 2182 5776 Dr Seth Mensah Consultant Neuropsychiatrist 029 2182 4615 Joanne Wilson Directorate Manager 029 2182 5777