An opportunity has arisen in the Clinical Coordination Team in the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Directorate.
The successful applicant will provide clinical and operational support and expertise in the Hywel Dda area of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. The post holder must be able to work autonomously, to ensure the safe and effective running of the Mental Health Services, and ensure effective patient flow.
The service covers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the post holder will be required to work a variable shift pattern covering weekdays, evenings, nights and weekends.
The post holder be working closely with the Police services and also Welsh Ambulance Services, as well as other partnership agencies.
Base is dependent on successful candidate.
This role will be responsible for managing patient flow issues, staffing problems and the management of clinical incidents and will be responsible for effectively liaising with all partnership agencies.
The successful candidate will need to be confident, motivated and innovative and an excellent role model for the Health Board values. Excellent communication skills are essential for this post, along with a good knowledge of The Mental Health Act. The post holder would also be required to travel between all sites, when required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 22/12/2025.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our Services Are Provided In
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen James Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: karen.james3@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01554 781142
