Job summary
- Main area
- Community Mental Heath
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 070-NMR077-0826
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys
- Town
- Brecon
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Psychiatric Nurse – Older Adults
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative role of Mental Health Practitioner with the Older Adult Mental Health team Brecon, Powys.
This role would also provide an opportunity to be mentored or to mentor, career progression and continued education.
We are seeking applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social workers or Occupational Therapists, who have experience of working in community services.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the specialist assessment and care of clients and provide relevant appropriate treatments to allow them to
maintain independence for as long as possible in the community.
Liaise with specialist services within their catchment area and develop links with Primary Care Services and other caregivers.
Manage outcomes autonomously; link to peer support through supervision and video conferencing facilities.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Occupational Therapist OR Registered Social Worker
- Up-to-date registration
- Post registration experience within Older Age Psychiatry Assessment processes
- Skilled in risk assessment and risk management
- Understanding of the Mental Health Measure (Wales)
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
Experience
Essential criteria
- Prioritise and manage own workload
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Knowledgeable and skilled in mental health assessment, requiring the ability to plan, organise and signpost care
- Proven clinical skills commensurate with the post
- Skilled in care and treatment planning
Other
Essential criteria
- Resilient in dealing with patients’ experiences of extreme distress, and supporting families
- Ability to travel within geographical area
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angela Dodds
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712792
- Additional information
Please contact for an informal conversation regarding this position
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