Community Mental Health Nurse

Lehrmancameron; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking Community Mental Health Nurses in Pembroke Dock. This role involves developing and implementing patient care programs and requires strong communication skills. Candidates must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in mental health, with a desirable ability to speak Welsh. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality patient care and assisting with professional development opportunities. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a commitment to bilingual service delivery.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse in mental health with experience in care coordination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Desirable: ability to communicate in Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Implement and evaluate care programs for clinical caseload.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and agencies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to develop positive working relationships

Understanding of mental health services

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Hywel Dda Health Board are currently looking to recruit Community Mental Health Nurses to join the Community Mental Health Centre based at Haven Way in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire.

This is your chance to work with a dedicated, hard working and friendly team as we develop the services to the best it can be for the patients in our communities and ensure excellent patient experience. We pride ourselves on the health board values and embed these into our work and culture.

Our services work through an assessment & recovery approach with people accessing secondary mental health services for severe and enduring mental illness.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of these programmes of care for a defined clinical caseload including the role of a Care Co-ordinator within the Care Treatment Planning under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

The post holder is required to work without direct supervision for their delegated caseload. The post holder will have effective communication skills and develop positive working relationships between all healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies. The role with cover 5 days per week.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interesting and developing service environment. You will have considerable opportunities for training and professional development.

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

Interviews to be held on 14/01/2026.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our Services Are Provided In

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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