Community Psychiatric Nurse

To deliver evidence-based holistic professional mental health care to people within the context of an integrated multi-disciplinary, multi-agency integrated community mental health team.

The post holder is identified as a skilled and creative practitioner with knowledge of working with and supporting people living within their own communities and will be an integral member of the Community Mental Health Team.

Acting within their professional boundaries, the post holder will provide support and intervention for the presenting person through holistic person-centered assessment, clinical consideration, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care within a multi-agency team approach. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making, expert care and support for people within their homes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary general practice teams to meet the needs of people within their community.

• To take responsibility for a clinical caseload, providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with CTP and Mental Health legislation.
• Foster robust working relationships with all partners, in particular Local Authority, Primary Care and 3rd sector agencies.
• Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services.

We are looking for highly motivated individual to join our well-established multi- disciplinary CMHT. The main purpose of this role is to deliver evidenced-based, holistic care to individuals suffering with mental health issues.

The post will be based in Maritime Resource Centre with strong links with Local Authority, the inpatient wards within CTM, our GP partners and third sector organisations.

The post holder will need to hold a first level qualification in mental health nursing, possess excellent clinical knowledge and experience of mental health, with reference to relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Measure 2010. Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills are essential along with MDT working, in a challenging and changeable environment.

The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients with mental health issues, subject to CTP and will work under the leadership of a Band 7 Team Leader.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Jessica Hoyle

Job title:

CPN Team Leader / Arweinydd Tîm CPN Email address:  Telephone number: