Job Description
MHSOP - REACT
The REACT Team has a full-time Band 6 position available for an experienced and dynamic Mental Health Nurse to join their Team.
REACT is a multi-professional community team based in Llanfair Unit, Llandough Hospital and it sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Mental Health Services for Older Peoples’ Directorate.
The team operates seven days a week; Monday to Friday 08.00 to 20.00hrs and on weekends and bank holidays 0+.00-17.00hrs.
The REACT team offers a rapid assessment response and intensive home treatment for people who are experiencing acute and/or severe mental health distress or where care at home is at risk of breakdown.
REACT’s aim is to work with people;
of any age with dementia
with people over the age of 65 years who have a late-onset mental health condition
as well as their families
providing an alternative to hospital admission for people who are best supported at home, promoting appropriate access to MHSOP inpatient beds when this is required and supporting people with timely discharge from hospital back into their community settings.
The REACT team offers interventions which; are focused on patient goals and outcomes, are based on what support they want and ensure there is ‘no decision about me without me.’
The team emphasis is mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, person centred care, psychotherapeutic interventions and collaboration and joint working with other mental health services within MHSOP.
Key nursing skills and knowledge; patient-led focus / mental health assessment, care and treatment/ psychological interventions/ autonomous working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Craig Walters Job title: Senior Nurse - Community Services Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02+2182XXXXXX
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Mental Health Nurse position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Penarth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
