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Main area
Mental Health
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri - full time and part time roles available)
Job ref
001-NMR111-0324-A
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Llandough
Town
Llandough
Salary
£28,834 - £35,099 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Registered MH Nurse Day Service

Band 5

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health 
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.


Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic 
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these  challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in 
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the 
next decade and beyond. 

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

  • We are kind and caring
  • We are respectful
  • We have trust and integrity
  • We take personal responsibility 

As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.

We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed


 

Job overview

Working within Day Hospital services is a fantastic opportunity to develop psychological skills and work in a recovery focussed framework to support clients and maximise their potential.

Our Day Hospitals, Grand Avenue and Assessment and Recovery Unit (ARU) are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 registered nurse to join our friendly team. ARU is a day hospital developed to focus on a full holistic assessment of individuals over the age of 65 with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and dementia. This involves providing group and individual therapy promoting health and wellbeing, assessment, recovery and hope. Nurses will be given training, support and supervision to develop these skills.  Day Services engage clients in creative and recreational activities to assist with building confidence and self esteem. Staff will be expected on occasions to undertake service user escort duties both into and home from Grand Avenue.

Main duties of the job

The role involves completing various assessments to create and follow through goal-focused intervention plans and working closely with the MDT – psychiatrists, community mental health nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech & language therapists.

The successful applicant will hold a caseload of clients who will require regular 1:1 contact and regular contact with relatives.  And will be able to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of client centred care
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of carers
  • Communicate effectively with clients and carers, both written and verbally
  • Embody the Trust’s core values
  • Show a willingness to learn from co-workers and participate actively in supervision and reflective practices
  • Have an ability to work autonomously and seek support and feedback within the job role
  • Take an active participation in learning opportunities

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RMN/RN in Mental Health Nursing

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a nursing environment
Desirable criteria
  • Depending on previous experience the candidate may be expected to supervise junior staff

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Teaching skills
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Organised time management
  • IT skills

Special Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Understanding of professional nursing issues

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Enthusiastic
  • Caring nature
  • Positive change agent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Twynham
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 825644