Job summaryWe are looking for enthusiastic and motivated registered mental health nurses to join our supportive treatment ward teams based within adult acute mental health services. There is currently a vacancy on both Oak ward and Beech ward.Both Oak and Beech are treatment wards within adult acute mental health services in Hafan y Coed, University Hospital of Llandough.We can offer you:A supernumerary period when you start, to support you and to orientate yourself to our services and processes.Supportive ward management teams keen to develop staff and help them work towards progression in their careers.For newly qualified staff a named preceptor who will support you during your first 12-18 months as a newly registered nurseA Welcome Pack and Preceptorship workbook to support your development as a Band 5 nurseStudy day opportunities within the UHB to build workplace skills including training in talking therapies, physical health training and WARRN risk assessment to deliver as part of patient care on the ward.Support from the Practice Development Team to look at future learning opportunities.A clinical supervisor outside of your ward team.Managerial supervision by ward management teamMain duties of the jobIn this role your main duties will include:Being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Advocate for your patient as a primary nurse.Support your patients by developing and implementing intervention plans.Safely administer medication to patients.Assess risk and implement risk assessment management and safety plans.Use excellent communication skills to build rapport and de-escalate.Assess and support your patients mental and physical health.Provide a therapeutic and safe environment to aid recovery.Both full time and part time hours available.Expectation to work a mix of days an night shifts.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistration with UK NMCOtherDesirableWelsh speakerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressHafan y Coed, University Hospital LlandoughPenlan RoadCardiffCF64 2XXEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)