Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Band 6 Clinical Lead Nurse at Talygarn ward based on the County Hospital site. The post holder will be a key member of the in-patient multi-disciplinary team, working within a recovery-focused service. There is a need to demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, with strong leadership skills. We aim to offer the highest quality specialist service to our patient group in a safe and supportive environment that enables, encourages and supports each individual to recover at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. We strive to create a safe environment for both patients and staff through the development of relationships where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and supported. The role will involve 12 hour shifts including days and nights. There are flexible working options available. Main duties of the job Talygarn is a 20 bedded acute mental health unit serving the Torfaen and North Monmouthshire catchment areas for patients from the age of 18 years to 65 years (70 for those patients already open to the service). The unit works closely with the North Gwent Home Treatment Team who gate keep admissions and facilitate the patients early discharge back to the community. The unit also works closely with the two Community Mental Health teams, Assertive Outreach Team and Early Intervention Teams from the catchment area. The successful applicants will be keen to develop junior staff and will embrace the benefits of clinical supervision. In addition the role will involve the completion of audits that would help identify and enable quality improvement. The post holders will be supported to further develop their skills in this role, as part of a clinical progression pathway. If you are interested in working with us, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to enable clients' independence, rights, choices and dignity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to progress in the inpatient setting and work within a Clinical Lead role. If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to fulfil this role 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR063-0225 Job locations Talygarn County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool NP4 5YA 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 Mentorship Experience Essential Experience mentoring junior staff Desirable Experience as a preceptor for junior staff Relevant experience Essential Relevant acute experience Experience working with mental health act Registered mental health nurse Desirable Experience of training junior staff Practice supervisor/assessor Clinical supervisor Person Specification Mentorship Experience Essential Experience mentoring junior staff Desirable Experience as a preceptor for junior staff Relevant experience Essential Relevant acute experience Experience working with mental health act Registered mental health nurse Desirable Experience of training junior staff Practice supervisor/assessor Clinical supervisor 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Talygarn County Hospital, Coed-y-Gric Road, Griffithstown, Pontypool NP4 5YA Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)