Community Psychiatric Nurse

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time position of a Community Psychiatric Nurse within the Older Persons Community Health Team based in Port Talbot.
We are looking for an enthusiastic RMN to join our friendly Multi-disciplinary team. You will require experience of working in a mental health setting and an awareness of the delivery of community mental health care.
You will be a registered Mental Health Nurse, required to demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation and knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
You will be able to implement specialist skills, knowledge and experience for those identified as having Mental Health needs.
The post advertised will enable the post holder to engage with patients that are living the community primarily over the age of 65 that are presenting with symptoms suggestive of an organic illness (dementia, cognitive impairment) and other functional illnesses including depression and anxiety. The Post holder will be autonomous and responsible for arranging assessments, implementing and evaluating care, including the formulation of risk assessments and ensuring involvement of the MDT. The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Social Services, as well as third sector and voluntary agencies to ensure the patients are receiving the right care and interventions that have been identified.
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.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
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.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
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If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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