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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the Conwy Community Mental Health Team for Older Persons.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to work within the Conwy Community Mental Health Team for Older Persons.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post is to work with the older person client group who are presenting with symptoms suggestive of an organic illness (dementia, cognitive impairment) and functional illness such as anxiety and depression. The CPN will be responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating care and the risk management of persons over the age of 70 who live in the Conwy area. They will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Services, and in-patient wards as well as third sector and voluntary agencies to ensure the patients are receiving the right care in the right environment.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
* NMC Registered Nurse Part 3 or Part 13
Desirable criteria
* Diploma or Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
Desirable criteria
* Experience within relevant clinical area
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Up to date knowlege of mental health act
* Up to date knowledge of mental health wales measure
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of further relevent professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
* Able to work autonomously
* Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Research skills
* Evidence of people management and leadership skills
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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