Job summary
The post holder will have responsibility to provide a single point of access for all referral into Adult Mental Health services.
To continue to review all referrals to identify any gaps in the referral process with a view to strengthening existing joint partnership systems to improve early and appropriate referrals.
To collate and analyse the statistical data from the current database to facilitate the process.
To triage all referral information, making autonomous clinical judgement in order to prioritise and allocate the referral to the appropriate professional within our service or suggest alternatives to the referrer. This is complete in line with the Mental Health Triage Scale, risk management process, the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, and the UK Mental Health Triage Scale Guidelines (2015)
Triaging phone calls from external agencies and the general public. Provide brief interventions during the telephone calls.
Conducting holistic assessments. Formulating risk assessments.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Mental Health Service. The opportunity involves being part of a developing and expanding team to improve the access and response to mental health services.
The post is for a dedicated Single Point of Access Professional. The job is open to qualified mental health professionals
The post will require the Professional to Triage all referral information, prioritise and allocate to appropriate professionals/services. The role will also include face to face assessments.
The single point of access is a new developing team within the health board. The team will encourage development and support. The ethics of the team is to deliver high quality care and support to individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
Varied shift pattern.
The team is 24/7 with a variety of shift patterns including overnight work.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Current registration as a first level nurse [RMN], Occupational Therapy or Social work, with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post graduate qualification.
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of evidenced based psychosocial interventions.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training other health and / or social care professionals
- Experience in relevant field of mental health and wellbeing practice.
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working with an emphasis on Recovery
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service
- Experience in peer supervision and reflective practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Current registration as a first level nurse [RMN], Occupational Therapy or Social work, with evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post graduate qualification.
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of evidenced based psychosocial interventions.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training other health and / or social care professionals
- Experience in relevant field of mental health and wellbeing practice.
- Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working with an emphasis on Recovery
- Application of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service
- Experience in peer supervision and reflective practice
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).
