Join our caring, friendly, compassionate team in Ty Llidiard!One of two regional units in Wales, Ty Llidiard, is a 15 bedded tier 4 General Adolescent Mental Health Unit including a separate extra care area. We serve young people and their families from across South Wales. As a member of staff, you will be supported by a full multi-disciplinary team, including medical, nursing and therapeutic posts. The unit assesses and works with young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who are experiencing psychiatric disorders such as anorexia nervosa, clinical depression, self-harming behaviours and early onset psychosis.Proud finalists in the NHS Wales 2024 Awards following improvements made in relation to team culture whilst practising the unit ethos of the 4 C's; Caring; Compassionate; Confident; Calm.The successful applicant will be required to work a full shift pattern, rostered to work on weekdays and weekends. Standard hours are 7.5 hours for early (7am - 3pm) and late shift (1pm - 9pm), 10 hours 43 minutes for a night shift (8:22 pm - 7:35 am). The Health Board is currently considering piloting the 12 hour shift pattern; a date for 2025 is yet to be confirmed.This role is categorised as 'Welsh Desirable' in Speaking/Listening meaning that whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates.Main duties of the jobTo support the Ward Manager in the day to day operational management of the ward, including management of junior staffs' sickness, annual leave, and time in lieu. To function as part of a large multi-disciplinary team, providing a quality therapeutic service to tier 4 patients and their families.To work within the Multi-disciplinary Team, providing a holistic treatmentpackage for young people.To provide debriefing sessions and support to staff, following incidents.To receive regular clinical supervision and partake in reflective practice toensure that a high standard of nursing care is maintained at all times.To work in a flexible manner, undertaking shift work as required, in a variety of settings, to ensure adequate service provision and effective patient care.Shifts are varied and determined by patient need.To manage and co-ordinate the duties for the nursing team on duty including co-ordination of shifts. The post holder will prioritise and delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff, liaising with other professionals and providing accurate shift handover.About usCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.We live by our core values:
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