Community Mental Health Nurse - Flintshire

Job summary

The post provides the opportunity for a forward thinking and experienced individual to develop and implement a safe, sound and supportive service that embraces the provision of holistic care. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working and the principals laid out in the Recovery Model, you will need to be an innovative thinker able to form effective relationships.

You must be a registered nurse, possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of multi-professional team. You will also need to have a working knowledge of psychosocial interventions, risk assessment and management, and the ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.

Well established professional roles exist within Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board, as do supervision and peer support networks. A strong emphasis upon personal and professional development is supported by access to education and training, and through protected time for personal development.

Main duties of the job

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The role is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team comprised of Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrist and a Consultant Nurse, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors and Health Care Support Workers. The team serves and supports the Adult Population of Flintshire , by adopting a recovery based model aimed at empowering our service users.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.