Community Mental Health Nurse Role with Sponsorship in Carmarthenshire: Apply Now

Providing expert mental health care that truly makes a difference in West Wales communities

Location
Hafan Hedd Resource Centre, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, SA38 9NS

Type
Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Salary (£)
£39,263 – £47,280 per annum, Band 6

About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board delivers NHS healthcare across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and nearby counties. With over 13,000 staff, they cover primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disability services. Working closely with local authorities and third sector partners, they put people at the heart of everything they do. If you care about shaping supportive, impactful care, you’ll fit right in.

Job details

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities: Grow your skills with supported learning and training
• Collaborative team environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues who value your input
• Bilingual support: Welsh language learning and support offered to enhance patient care
• Comprehensive pension: Secure your future with NHS pension benefits
• Work-life balance: Enjoy predictable hours and supportive scheduling

Requirements

• RMN registration: Essential for practice in the UK
• Post-basic education: Up to postgraduate diploma level in relevant field
• Acute mental health experience: Experience working in adult mental health settings
• Assessment skills: Strong competence in Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Care & Treatment Planning
• Interpersonal skills: Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
• IT proficiency: Comfortable using electronic systems for patient care and reporting
• Welsh language: Desirable, but not essential; support available to meet requirements

Salary Details

Band 6: £39,263 – £47,280 per annum

About the Role

This is a chance to join a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team in Newcastle Emlyn. You will coordinate care under the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, supporting patients through recovery with a focus on person-centred outcomes. You’ll be actively involved in initial assessments, crisis intervention, and home treatment, ensuring each individual receives the most appropriate care. Travel between sites is required, so flexibility and reliability are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments: Establish clear care needs to guide recovery
• Provide risk management and crisis intervention: Keep patients and communities safe
• Care coordination: Support seamless transitions across services for each patient
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams: Ensure treatment plans are effective and holistic
• Promote recovery-focused outcomes: Help patients achieve meaningful improvements in wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records: Critical for patient safety and continuous service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020

Certificate of Sponsorship

Hywel Dda University Health Board is licensed to assign a Certificate of Sponsorship for Skilled Worker visa applications

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals

Employer Details

• Company Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
• Address: Glien House, Cillefwr Industrial Estate, Johnstown, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 3RB
• Contact: 0300 303 6138

Reference Number
100-NMR353-1125

How To Apply
Tailor your application to the role criteria and submit your details via Trac.jobs promptly to ensure consideration. Don’t wait, apply now to join a team that makes an impact every day.