Community Mental Health Nurse

Lehrmancameron; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse in Newcastle Emlyn. The role involves initial assessments and crisis intervention within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive mental health care. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute settings and strong communication skills. This position offers support for bilingual care, ensuring effective service delivery for all users. Interviews are scheduled for 30/12/2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting.
• Sound knowledge of current mental health issues, crisis intervention and home treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial comprehensive assessment of people accessing the service.
• Provide crisis intervention, home treatment and follow-up.
• Travel between sites to support people through recovery.
• Maintain communication with a Welsh-speaking population.

Skills

Experience in acute adult mental health

Communication skills

Time management skills

Crisis intervention knowledge

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse with relevant qualifications and experience in acute mental health. The role is based in Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion and involves working within a multi‑disciplinary team that undertakes comprehensive assessment, care coordination under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 and close collaboration with Hywel Dda, statutory services and third sector services to provide appropriate care for all service users.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake initial comprehensive assessment of people accessing the service and conduct risk and management assessment within the context of Crisis Treatment Programme.
• Provide crisis intervention, home treatment and home treatment follow‑up, ensuring timely management of time and prioritisation of workload for effective service delivery.
• Travel between sites promptly and work closely with wider mental health services, statutory and third sector partners to support people through recovery.
• Maintain communication with a Welsh‑speaking population and support bilingual care where desirable.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting.
• Sound knowledge of current mental health issues, crisis intervention and home treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh; English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Benefits

Hywel Dda University Health Board offers a supportive environment with a range of services across the region, including:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital, Glangwili Hospital, Prince Philip Hospital, Withybush Hospital.
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals, Tregaron Hospital, Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals.
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan.
• Over 13,000 staff across primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disability services.
• Professional development opportunities, bilingual support and a culture that fosters inclusive care.

Interviews will be held on 30/12/2025.