Job summary
This is a permanent post joining the Neath In Patient and Community Team responsible for the provision of Older People's Mental Health Services serving Neath and Port Talbot residents.
This post will be based in Tonna Hospital, Neath. Within the Neath Community Mental Health Team there is a Medical Secretary, Team Lead, Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Trainee, Registered Community Mental Health Nurses and Health Care Support Workers. The team also has support from other multidisciplinary team (MDT) members including Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. MDT working is integral to the functioning of our services. A strong culture of co-production has been established between consultant psychiatrists within our Older Adult Mental Health Services.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
About us
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, forward thinking service. There is an opportunity for you to grow and move within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
What you will get:
- Competitive annual salary
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Career development and training
- Opportunities to develop your special interests
- Relocation support
There are also a range of other benefits including access to NHS retail discounts and special offers, NHS car leasing without a credit check and much more
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team works hard to provide support across multiple channels from liaising and communicating effectively with all those involved in the patients treatment including families and carers, primary and secondary health services. The team also assist in the assessment of health needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care (including risk assessments) by the team, for both individuals and groups of patients, their families and carers. This is facilitated through the strong working relationships that have been established across the multidisciplinary team. In addition, the team work closely with the inpatient wards to ensure the appropriate support is put in place both during the inpatient stay and following discharge to enable a streamlined process. This is likely to include covering ward rounds for NPT patients in Ysbryd Y Coed, Cefn Coed Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team works hard to provide support across multiple channels from liaising and communicating effectively with all those involved in the patients treatment including families and carers, primary and secondary health services. The team also assist in the assessment of health needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care (including risk assessments) by the team, for both individuals and groups of patients, their families and carers. This is facilitated through the strong working relationships that have been established across the multidisciplinary team. In addition, the team work closely with the inpatient wards to ensure the appropriate support is put in place both during the inpatient stay and following discharge to enable a streamlined process. This is likely to include covering ward rounds for NPT patients in Ysbryd Y Coed, Cefn Coed Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register for Specialist in Psychiatry/OPMH Psychiatry or eligible for CCT in 6 months
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching/higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of MDT working
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Working as part of a management team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
- Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical skills including competence using the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register for Specialist in Psychiatry/OPMH Psychiatry or eligible for CCT in 6 months
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching/higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of MDT working
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Working as part of a management team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
- Experience of the requirements of the role of Approved Clinician under the MHA 1983
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Clinical skills including competence using the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
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
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).
