Job summary
To support the provision of Health and Social Care to the people experiencing mental ill health in a range of settings within the context of a multi-disciplinary secondary care service and support the delivery of evidence based mental health care to clients in resource centres and a range of community premises.
The post holder will, on occasions be required to work without direct supervision.
The post holder will assist with the organisation and facilitation of the medication monitoring clinics and therapeutic groups.
Main duties of the job
Work within a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a Team Leader or community psychiatric nurse (CPN).
Provide support to service users on an individual base, in their own home and in the community.
With support and supervision from Team Leader and CPN/CC be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.
Actively participate in continuing professional development through the Knowledge Skills Framework.
Prepare and facilitate medication clinics undertaking venepuncture and ECG monitoring.
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 University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Qualifications and or Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of Mental Health issues. An understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries. A basic understanding of the Mental Health Act & Mental Health Measures. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work as part of a Team. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Ability to demonstrate person centred approach. A good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy skills. Must be NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency assessed training.
Desirable
- Venepuncture training. Trained to undertake ECGs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Present a positive image ensuring adherence to the uniform policy. Flexible, confident and positive in approach Reliable and resilient.
Desirable
- IT Skills.
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and or Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and appreciation of Mental Health issues. An understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries. A basic understanding of the Mental Health Act & Mental Health Measures. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work as part of a Team. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Ability to demonstrate person centred approach. A good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy skills. Must be NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency assessed training.
Desirable
- Venepuncture training. Trained to undertake ECGs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Present a positive image ensuring adherence to the uniform policy. Flexible, confident and positive in approach Reliable and resilient.
Desirable
- IT Skills.
- 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).
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).
