Job summary
- Main area
- Older Person's Community Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 070-NMR154-0924
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Hazels
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Community Mental Health Practitioner for Older People
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Responsible for the specialist assessment, care and treatment planning for older adults who are experiencing mental health illness. To provide and monitor relevant treatment pathways, to improve their mental health and quality of life, in order to promote health, well-being and independence.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner to join an Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.
If you come to work with us you will be a care coordinator in a team of dedicated and supportive professionals. We are a well established team who offer excellent care and treatment and we are looking for someone who has energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and who is committed to person-centred and holistic practice.
To be competent in completing specialist assessments, care and treatment plans and risk assessments.
To work proactively within a multi-disciplinary mental health service
To have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Welsh Measure legislation.
To be motivated, organised and have the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our community and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Wales. Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main 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 Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post regestration experience within Old Age psychiatry
- Registered professional
- Skilled in risk assessment and risk management
- Understanding of the Mental Health Measure Wales
- Knowledge of evidence based interventions
- Up to date knowledge of assessment processes
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Understanding of contemporary approaches / developments in mental health
- Awareness of appropriate professional guidelines for practice
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalant
- Post qualification training in relevant areas
- Understanding of the CHC process
- Mentorship training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise and manage own caseload
- Evidence of refelective practice
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
- Committed to professional development
Desirable criteria
- Hospital community mental health experience with older people
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Knowledgeable and skilled in assessment requiring the ability to organise, plan and signpost care
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Proven clinical skills commensurate with the post
- Proven ability to manage own caseload
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a Team Player
- Strong verbal and written communication and networking skills
- Able to deal appropriately with stressful situations
- Excellent IT skills
- Skilled in care and treatment planning
- Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches
Desirable criteria
- Clinical supervision skills
- CBT / Solution focused approach
Values
Essential criteria
- Positive attitude
- Resiliant in dealing with patient's experience of extreme distress and supporting families
- Approachable, creative and innovative
- Reliable
- Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, respective service users rights and choices
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within the goegraphical area
- Able to work hours flexibly if required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Stokes
- Job title
- Community Mental Health Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01597 825888
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