Jobs in Swansea, west glamorgan, gb

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and passionate CMHT within the centre of Swansea as a CPN. The role will consist of working as part of a multidisciplinary team in undertaking the role of the Care Coordinator in the delivery of a high quality community mental health service under the framework of the Mental Health Measure (2010) Wales, whilst maintaining the Recovery ethos at the forefront of nursing care.

Main duties of the job

To assess, implement and evaluate agreed care and treatment plans for each individual on the caseload which has previously been agreed with the service user / carers. To work autonomously but under the indirect supervision of a Band 7 registered nurse / team manager and in conjunction with other health colleagues in delivery of a supportive service for those people under the care of EIP

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science / therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There will also be an expectation of the successful candidates to work autonomously but also as part of a team, which will involve mental health assessments and providing a point of contact for existing service users in the absence of their care coordinator. The role will also occasionally involve facilitating key clinics within the CMHT undertaking a range of physical health checks or medication administration inline with local policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of post registration study e.g. post graduate diploma or equivalent registration experience.

Knowledge

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Experience

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Skills

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Personal Attributes

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Desirable criteria

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable