Acute Care Services Mental Health Staff Nurse, RGN and/or RNLD
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse, General Nurse, or Learning Disability Nurse to work as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team on St Non Ward, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
The role involves assessing, planning, and delivering excellent care for individuals with Mental Health needs on a 15-bedded Older Adult Acute Admission Ward.
Full and part-time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will work a shift pattern, including night duties, to support patients' physical, psychological, and social needs across a 24/7 period. You will lead in assessments and deliver appropriate, skilled interventions.
Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply.
Interviews are scheduled for 10/06/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding counties. Our staff of 11,000 delivers primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to around 384,000 people across Wales, in partnership with local authorities, public, private, and third-sector organizations, including volunteers.
Our facilities include four main hospitals, seven community hospitals, numerous general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and providers of mental health and learning disabilities services, along with highly specialized services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee.
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.
Additionally, you can view some videos about our work:
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We are committed to supporting bilingualism to enhance patient and service user experiences. While Welsh language skills are desirable, we offer training options for staff to meet minimal language requirements during employment.
We also offer the Wagestream financial wellbeing benefit, allowing staff to access wages in real-time, manage finances, and save directly from their salary. More info: Wagestream.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered General Nurse, Registered Mental Health Nurse, and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
* Sound knowledge of clinical issues within your area of practice
Experience
* Experience working with individuals with long-term mental health needs and challenging behaviors or high risk of violence
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and mandatory training
* Knowledge of local area and accessible facilities for clients
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary ranges from £30,420 to £37,030 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).
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