Job summary
Support the Senior Nurse in delivering and supporting effective care to patients.
Assist with managing the healthcare service across the socially vulnerable groups that we support.
To deputise for nursing colleagues during any periods of absence.
To represent the primary and community care viewpoint at operational and strategic meetings when necessary.
Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe effective delivery of health care, including mental health and public health services.
To act as an accountable role model and clinical expert for healthcare
Responsibility for the promotion and use of the audit cycle within clinical practice.
Support the development and implementation of Healthcare Policies and procedures.
Responsibility of offering the initial assessment/completion of the "All Wales Blue book" to Asylum seekers living in ABUHB Locality.
Responsibility of providing cultural awareness training and needs of the socially vulnerable groups to other disciplines for example practices staff, mental health teams and Accident and Emergency staff. Work in conjunction with other disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of healthcare service provision to ensure a smooth patient pathway through the services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing practice within the socially vulnerable communities and ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and needs are met in a timely manner. The focus of the role is to bridge the gap of health inequalities and provide education to the communities and professionals of the social determinants within vulnerable groups.
To develop and maintain close relationships with Primary and Secondary Mental health teams and staff from a range of statutory and non-statutory services, providing advice and support to promote the management of those with mental health needs.
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking, sensitivity and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. You'll ideally have previous experience in a community setting with a knowledge and understanding of culturally sensitive trauma informed approaches.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 Experience
Essential
1. Registered Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse with NMC
2. Relevant post registration experience
3. Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality eg primary care, community mental health, older adults, CAMHS.
4. Experience of delivering psychological interventions
5. Knowledge of health inequalities faced by socially vulnerable groups
Desirable
6. Teaching qualification
7. Trauma Training
8. Experience of delivering psychological intervention for example Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR or GTEP
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
9. Experience of managing own caseload, time and working independently
10. Knowledge of public health targets
Desirable
11. Evidence of mentorship training
12. Knowledge of wider health economy awareness