Powys Teaching Health Board
Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 23 November 2026
Job summary
The post holder will:- Work within an established, integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing upon individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.

Undertake responsibility for the care co-ordination and case management of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs as defined within Parts 2 and 3 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.

Within their role as Care Co-ordinator will facilitate the promotion and maintain a high standard of nursing care adhering to current legislation, professional and corporate guidelines.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care to a caseload of people from within the local community who experience mental health difficulties.

The successful candidate will be required to work with service users within the legal frameworks of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act (1983).

You must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible in approach, and able to work autonomously with statutory and non-statutory service providers.

Effective communication and engagement skills are fundamental to this role, as well as current evidence-based knowledge, a commitment to working with individuals adopting a recovery approach and a commitment to working within a trauma informed model of care. We are keen to support practitioners to develop their skills and knowledge in therapeutic interventions and group work.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you a variety of rewarding challenges, continued training and development, the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team and a flexible approach to working, including the opportunity to work remotely in line with the needs of the service.

Please feel free to make contact prior to application to discuss further or come and meet the Team.
About us
Being 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.
Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 070-NMR107-1126
Job locations: The Richardson Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre, Spa Road East, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 5ES, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry; the health board will support you with training.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
• Registered with the NMC
• Advanced knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation and practice and Knowledge of Health & safety Legislation
• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health issues and Knowledge of research based, and evidence-based interventions
• Advanced knowledge and application of the Care and Treatment plans
• Knowledge of the mental heath act and clinical governance

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Specialist Practitioner award Psycho Social Interventions Qualifications Cognitive Behavioural Therapy qualifications
• Knowledge and experience of Risk Assessment/ WARRN/HCR20

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience of community mental health working in nursing.
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills and Multidisciplinary team work skills
• Advanced care planning and problem-solving skills
• Advanced risk assessment Good medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics skills
• Ability to lead small team and provide clinical supervision
• Ability to manage resources including a range of assessment skills for community working raising the standards of clinical care

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Mentor and Assessor skills
• Change Management skills
• Management of medication clinics, e.g. Clozapine monitoring
• ICT skills
• Skills to promote user involvement

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel across geographical area

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: The Richardson Mental Health & Wellbeing Centre, Spa Road East, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, LD1 5ES, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Manager Adrian Stokes adrian.stokes@wales.nhs.uk
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