Job overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to undertake the role of a Band 7 nurse
assessor who will have a range of responsibilities within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Commissioning Team.
The suitable individual must have sufficient post registration experience at Band 6.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills required, as well as leadership and organisational skills. Negotiation and mediation skills are also
necessary along with the ability to multi-task.
You will possess:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative whilst working as part of a team.
• A clear vision for best practice.
• A reputation for professional innovation.
• An ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of the role will be to deal with commissioning and procurement issues, administration and sourcing of appropriate placements for patients, to maintain accurate records and support all aspects of work within the MH/LD Commissioning team.

The post holder will support the Commissioning Senior Nurse, and Head of Service to ensure that there is sufficient, good quality placments to meet the needs of people elligable.

The post holder will be responsible for the case management of a cohort of patients requiring both independent hospital and community based mental health or learning disabilities services.

The post holder will exercise a high level of judgment in monitoring this group of patients with complex needs.

They will be required to manage their workloads, priorities, milestones and deadlines.

If you have the energy, enthusiasm, values and drive that are required for this post we invite you to apply.

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.

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.