Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Well-being Practitioner to work within our Carmarthenshire Primary Mental Health Service.
Individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed to provide well-being and mental health support to help address locally identified need and sustain capacity within wider Primary Care Mental Health Services. Well-being Practitioners will deliver timely interventions in the community which will ensure early intervention, preventing many individuals from requiring secondary mental health services.
The ability to travel between sites within the county in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will use a range of communication methods adaptable to the needs of individuals, families/carers and partner organisations to support individuals living with symptoms of mild mental illness.
The post holder will provide support to the Service at large to enable the best possible care outcomes for those experiencing mental health distress and connect individuals with local Mental Health and well-being services where appropriate, including liaising with partner organisations such as GP's, Primary Care, WAST, A&E, Police and Third Sector etc.
Provide general mental health advice, relating to clinical risk, Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act.
Prioritise own workload to ensure that all individuals receive a timely intervention.
Develop and maintain relationships with Health Board services and partner agencies such as GP's, 111 Option 2, Police, Third Sector, Local Authority and WAST etc.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/10/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/10/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to graduate/ diploma level in a related field e.g psychology, social care, occupational therapy OR equivalent demonstratable experience of working at graduate/ diploma level OR lived experience of mental ill health.
- Knowledge of a broad range of mental health and well-being Conditions.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with mental illness
- Working knowledge of risk management
- Sound knowledge of clinical/ service issues wsithin area of practice
- Knowledge and application of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of care co-ordination procedures
- Application of evidence based psychological therapy interventions
- Working knowledge and application of the recovery model
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the health board footprint in a timely manner.
- Flexible working in line with service need.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to graduate/ diploma level in a related field e.g psychology, social care, occupational therapy OR equivalent demonstratable experience of working at graduate/ diploma level OR lived experience of mental ill health.
- Knowledge of a broad range of mental health and well-being Conditions.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with mental illness
- Working knowledge of risk management
- Sound knowledge of clinical/ service issues wsithin area of practice
- Knowledge and application of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults
Desirable
- Knowledge of care co-ordination procedures
- Application of evidence based psychological therapy interventions
- Working knowledge and application of the recovery model
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the health board footprint in a timely manner.
- Flexible working in line with service need.
Language Skills
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).
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).
