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.
Responsibilities
* The post is to work with the older person client group 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 North Wales (BCUHB) 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.
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 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 the system.
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 knowledge of Mental Health Act
* Essential criteria: Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Wales Measure
* Desirable criteria: Evidence of further relevant professional development
Skills
* Essential criteria: Able to work autonomously
* Essential criteria: Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
* Desirable criteria: Research skills
* Desirable criteria: Evidence of people management and leadership skills
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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