Mental Health Nurse - South Wales

Position

RMN or RNLD

Location

Caerphilly, South Wales

Hours

07:30 - 20:00 or 20:00 - 07:30

Salary

£30.00 - £34.00 per hour

About the role

As a Mental Health Nurse in South Wales you will provide specialized care, support, and treatment to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, working in environments ranging from hospitals (acute, secure units) to community settings.

As a qualified Nurse (RMN, RNLD), you will ensure adults within low secure/rehabilitation receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
Providing mentorship and support to team members
Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

A relevant nursing qualification
NMC registration
Strong team-working skills
A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

You will be working at one of our clients sites within Elysium Healthcare; at a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.

The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.

Rates

Weekday: £30.00

Weeknights: £31.00

Saturday: £32.00

Sunday: £34.00

Bank Holiday: £34.00

Role Responsibilities

To provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.
To provide therapeutic and personal care to our client group.
Promote the rights of clients to be treated with dignity and respect in every aspect of their lives
Respect the confidences of clients, except where to do so would result in harm to a client, damage to the organisation or the commission of a criminal offence.
Establish supportive relationships with clients and encourage the development of stable relationships between clients and other staff, and their families and friends and within the group of clients.
Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of clients and support them through changes in living circumstances and personal relationships.
Support clients in making their own choices and decisions to the maximum of their capability and ensure that the needs and wishes of clients are fully considered in any decision relating to them.
Ensure the protection of clients from significant harm, by exercising vigilance, observing changes in client’s behaviour or appearance, and complying fully with the Vulnerable Adults’ policy.

Candidate Requirements

Applications will only be considered if you have:

PMVA 3 day training
Practical Basic Life Support Training Certificate
Full immunisation History/ Serology Reports

Role Requirements

Ability to work fully flexibly, covering day, night and weekend shifts

Shift times vary as per client requirement,

07:30 - 20:00

20:00 - 07:30

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may vary depending on the specific needs of the individual or organisation.

Rewards & Benefits

We are committed to your wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term career success. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led organisation that invests in you — not just as an employee, but as a professional and an individual.

With us, you will benefit from:

Competitive pay, including enhanced bank holiday rates
Comprehensive specialist clinical training
Regular, reliable shift patterns
Monthly staff recognition and reward initiatives
Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
A collaborative, respectful team culture where your contribution truly matters

Our people choose to build their careers here because they feel supported, appreciated, and proud to be part of something that makes a genuine difference.

Interview Requirement

All applicants will be taken through onboarding checks including:

Right to Work checks
DBS (on the update service)
Referencing
NMC Checks
Training Certificates (verified)
Clinical Competency Interview

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