Community Psychiatric Nurse

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., Are you a Mental Health nurse looking for a new and exciting challenge?, The post holder is required to work within an integrated MDT focusing on older adults suffering organic mental health problems (dementia). The post holder will hold a caseload, being responsible for assessing patients' needs, planning and implementing the plan of care.
The post holder will provide supervision, guidance and support to junior members of staff.
To provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessment by being involved in the discussion and allocation of referrals to the CMHT. As well as provide nursing assessments for the LHB and Social services. Considering the criteria for funding i.e. CHCF, FNC and social services
To be responsible for the care coordination of a designated caseload of clients with organic mental health problems.

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If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., To be responsible for the care coordination of reviews in accordance with Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, incorporating statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act 1983, and ensuring dissemination of documentation as appropriate.
In the role of care coordinator, provide written and verbal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals/Appeals as legislated under the Mental Health Act 1983.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Health Board policies.
To coordinate, arrange and attend case conferences within the community.
To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing need and risk within the boundaries of safe working practice.
To offer advice guidance and support as necessary to community hospitals in our area.
Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with clients and (when appropriate) carers/relatives, offering support and guidance to carers.
Maintain and foster communications with the primary health care teams, social services and all other community services. Establish and maintain links with the relevant voluntary agencies.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 mental health nurse to work with us in the South Gwynedd older persons mental health team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, willing to work flexibly, and passionate about improving services for people with dementia. As care co-ordinator, the post holder will be working closely with other agencies such as social services to support people in their community, whether that be in their own home, in hospital, or in a care home. This is a full time, permanent contract, based in Uned Meirion, Ysbyty Dolgellau.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.