Psychiatric Genomics Nurse Specialist (Nurse Practitioner)

This is a unique opportunity to work as a psychiatric nurse specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the All Wales Psychiatric Genomics Service. The service is the first of its kind in the UK and is made up of Psychiatrists, a Clinical Geneticist, a Genetic Counsellor and Administrators. We are looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with adult mental health or learning disability experience, to join our team. You will be responsible for contributing to the development and expansion of the psychiatric genomics service and providing person-centred support and signposting to co-ordinate safe and effective care for patients. Whilst this service is based in Cardiff, we support patients throughout Wales through in-person and virtual clinics., Communicate and liaise effectively with mental health services throughout Wales to arrange and confirm ongoing pathways of care; provide written communication and referral documentation as required.

Identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action by liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external care providers as appropriate.

Provide good nursing practice ensuring that practices are in accordance with trust policies, and NMC guidelines and standards of proficiency.

Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.

Identifying and signposting to support services.

Use excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.

To report on and contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and audit, on the performance and clinical practice of the service.

Support patients with research participation.

Work with administrative staff to coordinate the clinic

Developing clinic resources.

Participation in teaching and training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.