Job summary
Provide support service to inpatient and outpatient patients based on needs, and research evidence.Participate in the multi-disciplinary team, bring youth and community perspective.Take on individual referral for teenagers and young adults experiencing difficulty in managing hospital admissions/procedures. Using evidence - based practice to asses, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Main duties of the job
Co-design, lead and deliver recreational programmes designs to reduce psychological impact of renal treatments and to promote adjustments, post treatmentsProvide and lead on a wide range of cognitive, recreational and social activities. To enable social and emotional development throughout the renal disease trajectory.Mentor discreet goal, under guidance of the psychological team.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
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
- Relevant Degree level qualification e.g. Psychology, Youth Studies or Social Science'
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with young people.
- Must have a wide-ranging understanding if issues affecting young people and barriers that affect young people's development.
Desirable
- It would be beneficial if work with young people has been within a number of capacities / environments.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Candidate's must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a wide range of people in variety of situations.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Degree level qualification e.g. Psychology, Youth Studies or Social Science'
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with young people.
- Must have a wide-ranging understanding if issues affecting young people and barriers that affect young people's development.
Desirable
- It would be beneficial if work with young people has been within a number of capacities / environments.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Candidate's must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a wide range of people in variety of situations.
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).
