Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work)
- Job ref
- 070-NMR089-0625
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys Hospital
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 30/07/2025
Employer heading
Mental Health Nurse
Band 5
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
We are looking for staff who have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and enthusiasm and who are patient focused. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to work as part of our dedicated team within the Adult Acute Inpatient service on Felindre Ward, Bronllys.
Main duties of the job
The unit provides assessment, treatment and stabilization of patients with serious mental health problems. Felindre ward is a 16 bed and 2 emergency bed acute admission ward for adults (18 -65 years old) who suffer with serious mental health problems and covers the Powys catchment area.
The successful candidate must have an interest in acute inpatient care and enjoy working in a busy and challenging environment. Have good communication skills and show willingness to develop in the position of staff nurse.
We would be happy to discuss the role requirements with you and introduce you to the ward and the team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this position; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- 1st level Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Professional registration with NMC
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Measure Wales and Misuse of Drugs Act
- Awareness of specific government/legistation pertinent to the clinical area
Desirable criteria
- welsh speaker
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Working knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Able to demonstrate empathy with patients and their families/carers
- Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self- development
- Analytical and judgemental skills to enhance the decision-making process to resolve complex issues/situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- IT Literacy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within health settings
- Ability to support and influence change
- Experience of working with designated client group
Values/Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an ability to meet Health Board Values
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. ability to travel within geographical area when needed
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the unit Flexible working pattern
- Satisfactory DBS check
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Claire Pritchard
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712473
- Additional information
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