Job summary
Are you a Mental Health nurse looking for a new and exciting challenge?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 mental health nurse to work with us in the South Gwynedd older persons mental health team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, willing to work flexibly, and passionate about improving services for people with dementia. As care co-ordinator, the post holder will be working closely with other agencies such as social services to support people in their community, whether that be in their own home, in hospital, or in a care home. This is a full time, permanent contract, based in Uned Meirion, Ysbyty Dolgellau.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to work within an integrated MDT focusing on older adults suffering organic mental health problems (dementia). The post holder will hold a caseload, being responsible for assessing patients' needs, planning and implementing the plan of care.
The post holder will provide supervision, guidance and support to junior members of staff.
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About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the care coordination of reviews in accordance with Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, incorporating statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act 1983, and ensuring dissemination of documentation as appropriate.
In the role of care coordinator, provide written and verbal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals/Appeals as legislated under the Mental Health Act 1983.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Health Board policies.
To coordinate, arrange and attend case conferences within the community.
To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing need and risk within the boundaries of safe working practice.
To offer advice guidance and support as necessary to community hospitals in our area.
Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with clients and (when appropriate) carers/relatives, offering support and guidance to carers.
Maintain and foster communications with the primary health care teams, social services and all other community services. Establish and maintain links with the relevant voluntary agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the care coordination of reviews in accordance with Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, incorporating statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act 1983, and ensuring dissemination of documentation as appropriate.
In the role of care coordinator, provide written and verbal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals/Appeals as legislated under the Mental Health Act 1983.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Health Board policies.
To coordinate, arrange and attend case conferences within the community.
To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing need and risk within the boundaries of safe working practice.
To offer advice guidance and support as necessary to community hospitals in our area.
Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with clients and (when appropriate) carers/relatives, offering support and guidance to carers.
Maintain and foster communications with the primary health care teams, social services and all other community services. Establish and maintain links with the relevant voluntary agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Nyrs Iechyd Meddwl Gfrestredig Neu Nyrs Anableddau Dysgu Gofrestredig
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Has post registration experience within a relevant field
Desirable
- Experience of resource management and policy development
Experience
Essential
- Profiad ol-gofrestru mewn maes clinigol perthnasol
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Nyrs Iechyd Meddwl Gfrestredig Neu Nyrs Anableddau Dysgu Gofrestredig
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Has post registration experience within a relevant field
Desirable
- Experience of resource management and policy development
Experience
Essential
- Profiad ol-gofrestru mewn maes clinigol perthnasol
Desirable
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).
