Community Mental Health Nurse

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

An exciting opportunity as arisen within the Crisis Team [Neath Port Talbot] for a Registered Mental Health Nurse. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing care to those individuals experiencing a Mental Health Crisis.
Ideally this should be provided in the least restrictive environment i.e. the patients home / communities. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the Mental Health Telephone Triage.
Full time and Part time hours available
The team aims to provide high quality care within the least restrictive environment for individuals and their families. The team will encourage development and support.
Conducting holistic assessments for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Risk assessing/risk management.
Telephone triage of referrals.
Home treatment, providing 1:1 input, psychosocial interventions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
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To assess individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Facilitate early discharge from Acute mental health wards.
Risk assess, manage and formulate risk management plans.
Liaise and work within the MDT and partner agencies.
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

Please refer the Job description for details