Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full time staff nurses to work within the Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Services in the Bridgend area.
Cefn Yr Afon is an eight bedded rehabilitation and recovery unit that provides a step down service to patients from various inpatient and community settings.
Our philosophy is to provide a person centred service which maximises the person's quality of life, promotes independence, and social inclusion whilst maintaining the focus on individual strengths, providing hope on the journey towards recovery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates would be expected to assess, plan, facilitate and deliver care to all inpatients and to ensure that all aspects of their care is delivered to the highest possible standard. This includes working as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaising with a variety of professionals/agencies both in the community and within inpatient services.
Staff work on a 12 hour shift pattern which includes days, nights and weekends.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one tea
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and personal specification attached within the supporting documents, please click "Apply now" to view in TRAC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5, Registered Mental Health Nurse
- NMC registered
Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per job description and personal specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of in-patient nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Persoanl attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Cefn Yr Afon Rehabilitation Unit
71a Quarella Road
Bridgend
CF31 1JS