Job summary
Adult Mental Health -Locality - Newtown, Powys
The post holder will work within an established, integrated, multidisciplinary team, focusing upon individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems.
Responsibility for the care co-ordination and case management of a defined caseload of clients with complex and challenging needs as definedwithin Parts 2 and 3 of The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
Within their role as Care Co-ordinator the post holder will facilitate thepromotion and maintain a high standard of nursing care adhering to currentlegislation, professional and corporate guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Work within Powys Teaching Health Board policies and procedures. Facilitate User and Carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery. Assist the Team Manager with the management and organisation of their clinical area. Responsible for the care co-ordination of a designated caseload of clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.
Ensure that the (Wales) Mental Health Measure (2010) legislative standards are adhered to and met. Assess and manage the care of clients with complex risk behaviours.
Responsibility for formulating and developing standard and complex, outcome focused care and treatment plans. Co-ordinate and facilitate, in conjunction with the care plan, appropriate resources (e.g. Welfare Rights, Housing Agencies, Voluntary Agencies, Day Services etc.) Ensure effective lines of communication are maintained with Inpatient. Monitor and evaluate commissioned services utilised within the care packages.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Psychiatric Understanding of clinical governance.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and Registered with the NMC
- Educated to diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation and practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of research based and evidence-based interventions
- Knowledge and application of care and treatment plans
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 for those parts of the Act that directly affect the Community
Desirable
- Risk assessment
- Evidence of personal development to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sound understanding of community and multidisciplinary working
- Knowledge of mental health working in nursing
- Evidence of supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Community Mental Health setting
Apitude and abilities
Essential
- Range of assessment skills for community working
- Good communication skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Care planning and problem solving skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Good medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics
- Committed to raising the standards of clinical care
- Ability to manage resources
Desirable
- Motivational skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Mentor and Assessor skills
- Management of medication clinics, e.g.: Clozapine monitoring
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Psychiatric Understanding of clinical governance.
- Registered Mental Health Nurse and Registered with the NMC
- Educated to diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of current Mental Health Legislation and practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation
- Knowledge of mental health issues
- Knowledge of research based and evidence-based interventions
- Knowledge and application of care and treatment plans
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 for those parts of the Act that directly affect the Community
Desirable
- Risk assessment
- Evidence of personal development to degree level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sound understanding of community and multidisciplinary working
- Knowledge of mental health working in nursing
- Evidence of supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Community Mental Health setting
Apitude and abilities
Essential
- Range of assessment skills for community working
- Good communication skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Care planning and problem solving skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Good medication management skills including facilitation of medication clinics
- Committed to raising the standards of clinical care
- Ability to manage resources
Desirable
- Motivational skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Mentor and Assessor skills
- Management of medication clinics, e.g.: Clozapine monitoring
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).
