Job overview

To support the provision of Health and Social Care to the people experiencing mental ill health in a range of settings within the context of a multi-disciplinary secondary care service and support the delivery of evidence based mental health care to clients in resource centres and a range of community premises. 

The post holder will, on occasions be required to work without direct supervision. 

The post holder will assist with the organisation and facilitation of the medication monitoring clinics and therapeutic groups. 

Main duties of the job

Work within a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a Team Leader or community psychiatric nurse (CPN). 

Provide support to service users on an individual base, in their own home and in the community. 

With support and supervision from Team Leader and CPN/CC be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.  

Actively participate in continuing professional development through the Knowledge Skills Framework. 

Prepare and facilitate medication clinics undertaking venepuncture and ECG monitoring.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.