Job summary
The post holder is required to work within an MDT focusing on the older person living in the community who suffer with a wide range of mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing client's needs, planning and implementing the care package alongside other professionals within the team.
Post holder will provide education, knowledge, guidance and support to student nurses and unqualified staff in the team and provide support to clients and their families.
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
In conjunction with other team members, to take on the role of care coordinator for a designated caseload of clients with both organic and functional mental health problems.
To be responsible, for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation of programmes of care, providing each client with an individual holistic package of care. To ensure Mental Health Measure and care management protocols are adhered to and standards are met.
As care coordinator, responsibility for making evidence based assessment of clients physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs taking into account and respecting ethnicity, for a defined caseload.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with other team members, to take on the role of care coordinator for a designated caseload of clients with both organic and functional mental health problems.
To be responsible, for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation of programmes of care, providing each client with an individual holistic package of care. To ensure Mental Health Measure and care management protocols are adhered to and standards are met.
As care coordinator, responsibility for making evidence based assessment of clients physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs taking into account and respecting ethnicity, for a defined caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRMN oEducated to Diploma Level or equivalent
Desirable
- oBroad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively ? Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- IT skills ? Phlebotomy skills ? Monitoring clients physical observations
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately ? Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances ? Self-motivated
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of mental health problems in the older person. ? Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting. ? Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments within MHLD older peoples service ? Understanding of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRMN oEducated to Diploma Level or equivalent
Desirable
- oBroad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively ? Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
Desirable
- IT skills ? Phlebotomy skills ? Monitoring clients physical observations
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately ? Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances ? Self-motivated
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous improvements to clients care
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of mental health problems in the older person. ? Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting. ? Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments within MHLD older peoples service ? Understanding of clinical governance
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).
