Hywel Dda University Health Board
Community Mental Health Nurse (Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment)
The closing date is 09 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse who has the relevant qualifications and experience in Acute Mental Health. The team is based in Llanelli.
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment service provides intensive support and treatment for people experiencing mental health related crisis and offers alternatives to in-patient care. The CRHT works collaboratively with other mental health service providers and is committed to providing care for service users and their families / carers within the least restrictive environment.
Interested individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic, flexible to service needs and committed to the working ethos of the CRHT model. The Team operates a shift system 7 days per week.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will have significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting and will require a sound knowledge of current issues pertaining to mental health, crisis intervention and home treatment.
* Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management skills within the context of CTP are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* The ability to manage time and prioritise workload is fundamental to effective service delivery.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/10/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices; dental practices; 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job details: Band 6, £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum, permanent, full-time.
Location: Brynmair Clinic, Goring Road, Llanelli, SA15 3HF.
Contact: Team Manager, Marc Nichols, marc.nichols@wales.nhs.uk, 01554745771.
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