Community Psychiatric Nurse

Community Psychiatric Nurse

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Cynon CMHT have a vacancy for a forward thinking and compassionate band 6 CPN. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidates to become part of a strong, well-established MDT with a clear service user focus and close working partnerships with other health professionals and the local authority. The post holder will manage their own case load of patients, the post holder will have excellent communication skills, positive attitude to working with people with complex Mental health needs, whilst working effectively within the MDT.

Cynon CMHT is based at Ysbwty Cwm Cynon. The team is supportive and inclusive and opportunities for training and development are promoted within the role.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

Main duties of the job

To deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency community mental health service.

To hold a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Community Mental Health Team in accordance with Part 2 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Promote a positive working culture, working collaboratively with service users ensuring that their views and ideas are heard and equal.

Foster robust, open and positive working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and other mental health services and the 3rd sector, ensuring that all partners are treated with dignity and respect.

Proactively contribute to the continuing improvement and development of community mental health services, within an environment that welcomes new ideas and listens to everyone.

Be guided by broad occupational policies.

Frequently work as a lone worker.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy Our Health, Our Future focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including: a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

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 Specification

• Welsh language skills at a Level 3 or above

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience

• Evidence of post- registration specialist training & continuing professional development activity
• Previous community experience

Knowledge

• Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning mental health service provision e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, National Service Frameworks, mental health Measure.

Achievement

• Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult mental health, older person's mental health.

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board