Deputy Ward Manager/Nurse Assessor

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  • Brecon, Powys
  • £39,263-47,280 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
This is an exciting development opportunity for an enthusiastic committed practitioner to join the adult mental health team based at Felindre unit Bronllys hospital . We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual with excellent communication skills who would wish to develop and consolidate their experiences.The successful candidate will work as part of a continually developing multi-disciplinary team comprising of nurses, OT's, Psychologists and Medic's.Powys Teaching Health Board has a well-developed appraisal and supervision structure in place and actively encourages continuing professional development.We have strong links with local universities and provide practice placements for student nurses.The applicant should have previous inpatient/community experience and have appropriate demonstrable registration experience, with current or previous managerial responsibilitiesMain duties of the jobThe post holder is a senior member of the Inpatient Mental Health Team and will be responsible for the care and care coordination for a caseload of service users who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. The post holder will take responsibility within their caseload for ensuring the assessment of health and social needs, formulation, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, support and treatment by the team, for both individuals and groups of service users including risk assessment and management, CTP, CTP reviews.The post holder will be responsible for completing CTP assessments for patients who require out of hours assessment. The post holder will need to be competent in completing CTP assessments/risk assessment and formulation and planning outcome of assessment.They will work collaboratively across wide ranging multi-disciplinary services and agencies to provide effective delivery of health and social care, supporting a programme of recovery and social inclusion within the area.The post holder will also supervise junior staff who are engaged with service users within their caseload and also complete junior staff appraisals, act as a preceptor and a mentor to newly qualified members of staff and nursing students and will assume line management in the absence of the ward manager.About usBeing 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.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number070-NMR090-0625-AJob locationsFelindre Unit, Bronllys Community Hospital (Bronllys)Brecon RoadBreconLD3 0LYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree level or working towards
  • Nurse Prescribing - or willing to complete
  • Training in CBT in Psychosis/ DBT training
Desirable
  • ECDL
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge and experiencing of WARRN risk assessing and assessments
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Effective skills and knowledge of Psychosocial interventions CBT
  • Principles of recovery within a mental health setting
  • Administration, monitoring and advising on medication
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Impact of culture, social and health beliefs and opportunities on service users and an understanding of and a commitment to service user involvement and empowerment
  • Clinical Governance and how it affects practice / quality assurance
  • Mentorship/preceptorship
Desirable
  • Group work Personal reviewing
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience at Band 5 level
  • Evidence of supervising and developing Junior Staff
  • Evidence of team leading junior staff
  • Evidence of leading change or new initiatives or other service development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Evidence of clinical audits
  • Experience of CTP/risk assessment/formulation/planning and implanting assessments / care plans/risk assessments
  • Evidence of health promotion
Aptidude and abilitiesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and resilience
  • Demonstrates patient focused care
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Ability to travel
  • To communicate verbally and effectively with service users, managers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Able to use computers for report writing and updating service records
  • Ability to teach others
  • Able to develop and maintain professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to use a high degree of professional autonomy
  • Able to make critical judgements and decisions
Desirable
  • Able to speak Welsh
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree level or working towards
  • Nurse Prescribing - or willing to complete
  • Training in CBT in Psychosis/ DBT training
Desirable
  • ECDL
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge and experiencing of WARRN risk assessing and assessments
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Effective skills and knowledge of Psychosocial interventions CBT
  • Principles of recovery within a mental health setting
  • Administration, monitoring and advising on medication
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
  • Impact of culture, social and health beliefs and opportunities on service users and an understanding of and a commitment to service user involvement and empowerment
  • Clinical Governance and how it affects practice / quality assurance
  • Mentorship/preceptorship
Desirable
  • Group work Personal reviewing
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience at Band 5 level
  • Evidence of supervising and developing Junior Staff
  • Evidence of team leading junior staff
  • Evidence of leading change or new initiatives or other service development
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Evidence of clinical audits
  • Experience of CTP/risk assessment/formulation/planning and implanting assessments / care plans/risk assessments
  • Evidence of health promotion
Aptidude and abilitiesEssential
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and resilience
  • Demonstrates patient focused care
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Ability to travel
  • To communicate verbally and effectively with service users, managers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Able to use computers for report writing and updating service records
  • Ability to teach others
  • Able to develop and maintain professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to use a high degree of professional autonomy
  • Able to make critical judgements and decisions
Desirable
  • Able to speak Welsh

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