Job summary
Cardiff and Vale early intervention service called Headroom has developed in line with the NICE and NHS Cymru guidance. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides early detection, assessment and intervention for 14-25 year olds who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The post holder will deliver evidence based holistic care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency community mental health service.
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for a clinical caseload providing comprehensive assessment, care and treatment to clients referred to the Early Intervention Service in accordance with Parts 2 and 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Foster robust working relationships with all partners and key stakeholders, in particular Local Authority, Primary Care and the Third sector.
Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of communitymental health services.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Relevant degree level qualification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development activity
- Evidence of experience in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult or children and young peoples' mental health.
Desirable
- Qualification in psychological and psychosocial interventions for psychosis
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
- Experience of working with 14-25 year olds with psychosis
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Relevant degree level qualification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
- Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development activity
- Evidence of experience in clinical practice within the area of speciality e.g. adult or children and young peoples' mental health.
Desirable
- Qualification in psychological and psychosocial interventions for psychosis
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
- Experience of working with 14-25 year olds with psychosis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
