Community Psychiatric Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to join the Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, providing comprehensive assessment, care, and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will deliver evidence-based holistic care, promote a positive working culture, and foster strong relationships with partners. Opportunities for training and development are promoted within this supportive and inclusive team.
Essential criteria
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Previous community experience
- Evidence of post- registration specialist training & continuing professional development activity
- 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.
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
- Achievement
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult mental health, older person's mental health.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Previous community experience
- Evidence of post- registration specialist training & continuing professional development activity
- 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.
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
- Achievement
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult mental health, older person's mental health.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £40,559 – £48,841 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Community Psychiatric Nurse
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams have 1 vacancy for a forward thinking and compassionate band 6 CPN.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate 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, have excellent communication skills, possess a positive attitude to working with people with complex Mental health needs, whilst working effectively within the MDT.
The Rhondda Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) is based at Porth Plaza on Pontypridd Road, in Porth.
The teams are supportive and inclusive, and opportunities for training and development are promoted within the role.
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 an
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