Job overview

A post has become available on the Bellevue ward, unit for Women with Complex Emotional Needs. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to promoting rehabilitation and recovery for individuals with complex needs.

We aim to offer the highest quality specialist service to our female only patient group in a safe and supportive environment. We aim to enable, encourage and support each woman to recover at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. The service follows the principles of the secure model of nursing care (Clarke-Moore and Barber, 2009), which is based upon the theory of attachment. This means that we strive to create a ‘secure base’ for both patients and staff. A secure base is created through the development of relationships where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and supported.

Applicants would need to demonstrate a commitment to enable client’s independence, rights, choices and dignity. Experience working with this client group would be desirable but not essential. Successful applicants should have excellent assessment and communication skills and be committed to professional development.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to act at all times within the guidelines of the client’s care plan and within the supervision of senior support and or professional in charge

The post holder is expected to maintain positive relationships with service users, relatives, carers, members of the mental health team. They are also expected to work under the guidance of CPNs, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Psychologists Speech and Language therapists, District Nurses, Consultants and other medics.

The post holder will be expected to attend and fully complete an agreed induction programme and undertake on-going training relevant to the role. They will also have the option to achieve a Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent to support their career development.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.