Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a keen, enthusiastic nurse to work as part of Bridgend south CMHT. The post is at band 6 and, the successful applicant will work with a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be the care coordinator for a caseload of patients and work within the framework of the Mental Health Measures (2010) Wales providing specialist knowledge and advice to a range of service users and providers.
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
As mentioned, the successful applicant will be responsible for a caseload of patients with varying mental health needs and diagnosis. This will involve a comprehensive assessment of need, care planning and implementation of that care along with regular reviews in line with team and national standards.
As a member of the team, there is a requirement to work weekends on a rota basis. This rota is shared between staff in both north and south CMHT's. Staff are generally required to work approximately 4 weekends per year, 9 - 5 including some Bank holidays.
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:
1. We listen, learn and improve
2. We treat everyone with respect
3. 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
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the wider MDT but also autonomously. You will also undertake assessments and be involved in joint working.
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
English
Essential
4. Must be a qualified RMN
Desirable
5. Some evidence of post graduate training
English
Essential
6. An ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Desirable
7. An ability to manage staff and willingness to lead
English
Essential
8. Experience in the use of risk assessments
Desirable
9. Ability to problem solve