Job summary
The post holder will be working closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and wider services to help children, young people, families and carers to address mental health issues and the resulting effects for them.
Main duties of the job
To provide patient centred care of a complex nature in a variety of settings.
Work with the specialist nurse to provide on-going assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, ensuring the maintenance of clinical records. Also, to be responsible for developing plans of action, in conjunction with Specialist Nurse. Work with the Specialist Nurse in the management of a caseload, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, patient, family and any other agencies.
At times work within the community setting, involving close family members where required, with an aim to promote positive change within the family. Attend and contribute to core groups, review meetings, child protection meetings and any other clinical forums requiring key-worker involvement and provide accurate reports for such meetings ensuring patient involvement where required.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Qualification and or Knowledge
Essential
- RN (Mental Health) current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Training apropriate to post e.g Post Registration Qualification in child and Adolescent Mental Health. Child protection, child development, working with families.
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team, experience in assessment and clinical interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and/or young people with mental health problems. Experience of facilitating group work. community work or 1-1 work with patients.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children, young people and adults. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work well as part of a team and carry out specific tasks as allocated. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
Desirable
- Well developed reasoning ability. ability to think creatively and to adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Values
Essential
- Resourceful, creative, motivated, ability to reflect on practice. Enthusiastic about working with young people and their families. Ability to discuss difficulties in an open and honest way.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel around the designated area of the service and escort clients in the community in a timely manner as required. Must be able to carry out the full range of duties of the post.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Qualification and or Knowledge
Essential
- RN (Mental Health) current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Training apropriate to post e.g Post Registration Qualification in child and Adolescent Mental Health. Child protection, child development, working with families.
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team, experience in assessment and clinical interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and/or young people with mental health problems. Experience of facilitating group work. community work or 1-1 work with patients.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills with children, young people and adults. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work well as part of a team and carry out specific tasks as allocated. Ability to work in a challenging and changeable environment.
Desirable
- Well developed reasoning ability. ability to think creatively and to adopt a positive approach to problem solving.
Values
Essential
- Resourceful, creative, motivated, ability to reflect on practice. Enthusiastic about working with young people and their families. Ability to discuss difficulties in an open and honest way.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel around the designated area of the service and escort clients in the community in a timely manner as required. Must be able to carry out the full range of duties of the post.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
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).
