Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job overview

The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams have 1 vacancy for a forward thinking and compassionate band 6 CPN.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a strong, well-established MDT with a clear service user focus and close working  partnerships with other health professionals and the local authority.

The post holder will manage their own case load of patients,  have excellent communication skills, possess a positive attitude to working with people with complex Mental health needs, whilst working effectively within the MDT.

The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) is based at Porth Plaza on Pontypridd Road, in Porth.

The teams are supportive and inclusive, and opportunities for training and development are promoted within the role.

Main duties of the job

To deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency community mental health service.

To hold a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with Part 2 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

Promote a positive working culture, working collaboratively with service users ensuring that their views and ideas are heard and equal.

Foster robust, open and positive working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and other mental health services and the 3rd sector, ensuring that all partners are treated with dignity and respect

Proactively contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services, within an environment that welcomes new ideas and listens to everyone.

The post holder will be guided by broad occupational policies and will frequently work as a lone worker.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t 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 isn’t ‘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. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

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