Job summary The post holder will be employed as a member of the Psychiatric Liaison Service to provide a flexible resource to in-patient wards within the Princess of Wales Hospital also to in-Reach Care Home settings across the Bridgend County. Main duties of the job Be a fully engaged member of the Psychiatric Liaison Service, providing a flexible resource within a defined area, supporting Liaison Practitioners with patients who may have complex needs in hospital and Care Homes. Undertake intervention programmes with individual patients as directed by a multi-disciplinary liaison team member, underpinned by appropriate experience and/or knowledge. Supervise and instruct patients' activities relating to their treatment programme, use of specific rehabilitation techniques and skills to assist in the provision of flexible, patient centred programme of therapeutic activities. Educate ward staff to address the needs of the patients who present with expressive behaviours that challenge Staff and have complex relational needs. Deliver direct patient care and implementation of strategies designed to reduce the risk and acuity presented by an individual. Restore and maintain functional ability for individuals within the hospital and care home setting single handily. Maintain clinical records (paper & electronic) and report accurately to others. Carry out administrative duties in relation to clinical, service, departmental needs. Liaise with patient families with respect to education and community services. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-ACS006-0125 Job locations Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached and contain a detailed account of the Duties and Responsibilities of thie role. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact for an informal chat, or arrange a visit to the Department. Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached and contain a detailed account of the Duties and Responsibilities of thie role. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact for an informal chat, or arrange a visit to the Department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Desirable Mental Health Qualification Experience Essential Working with mental illness Desirable Experience as a support worker within a mental health Liaison Team Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Desirable Mental Health Qualification Experience Essential Working with mental illness Desirable Experience as a support worker within a mental health Liaison Team 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)