Bank Community Mental Health Nurse

Responsibilities

• Work within an established, integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing on individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Undertake responsibility for the care co‑ordination and case management of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs as defined within Parts 2 and 3 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
• Facilitate promotion and maintain a high standard of nursing care adhering to current legislation, professional and corporate guidelines.
• Provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties from within the local community.
• Provide care to service users within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, the Social Services and Well‑Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act (1983).

• Must be enthusiastic, self‑motivated, flexible in approach, able to work autonomously as well as with statutory and non‑statutory service providers.
• Effective communication and engagement skills are fundamental to this role.
• Current evidence‑based knowledge and a commitment to working with individuals adopting a recovery approach and a trauma‑informed model of care.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, continued training and development and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy "life‑work" balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.

We'll value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re‑entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it's entirely your choice. Once you've applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.