Job summary Community Psychiatric Nurse - Newport Older Adult CMHT Join our dynamic and supportive Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Newport, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mental health care to older adults with complex mental health needs.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide holistic, person-centered care, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, risk management, and therapeutic interventions.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative service developments, access ongoing professional development, and utilize your skills in a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in mental health care.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced mental health nurse who is passionate about working with older adults.
If you are seeking a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job The Community Psychiatric Nurse will work within their code of practice to take responsibility for their allocated caseload to ensure assessments of health and social needs.
This will include formulation, planning and evaluation of care which include regular reviews and update of risk assessments documentation and care planning.
They will be a care co-coordinator and advocate for the service user at times and promote independence through the recovery process.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring.
The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.
Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.
The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.
We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge of community-based working Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Experience of working with Safeguarding concerns Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse, or equivalent (RMN) Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification