An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Well-being Practitioner to work within our Carmarthenshire Primary Mental Health Service.
Individuals will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed to provide well-being and mental health support to help address locally identified need and sustain capacity within wider Primary Care Mental Health Services. Well-being Practitioners will deliver timely interventions in the community which will ensure early intervention, preventing many individuals from requiring secondary mental health services.
The ability to travel between sites within the county in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will use a range of communication methods adaptable to the needs of individuals, families/carers and partner organisations to support individuals living with symptoms of mild mental illness.
2. The post holder will provide support to the Service at large to enable the best possible care outcomes for those experiencing mental health distress and connect individuals with local Mental Health and well-being services where appropriate, including liaising with partner organisations such as GP's, Primary Care, WAST, A& E, Police and Third Sector etc.
3. Provide general mental health advice, relating to clinical risk, Mental Health Act or Mental Capacity Act.
4. Prioritise own workload to ensure that all individuals receive a timely intervention.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with Health Board services and partner agencies such as GP's, 111 Option 2, Police, Third Sector, Local Authority and WAST etc.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Interviews will be held on 14/10/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Educated to graduate/ diploma level in a related field e.g psychology, social care, occupational therapy OR equivalent demonstrable experience of working at graduate/ diploma level OR lived experience of mental ill health.
* Knowledge of a broad range of mental health and well-being Conditions.
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of delivering therapeutic interventions
* Awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with individuals with mental illness
* Working knowledge of risk management
* Sound knowledge of clinical/ service issues within area of practice
* Knowledge and application of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and adults
Desirable
* Knowledge of care co-ordination procedures
* Application of evidence based psychological therapy interventions
* Working knowledge and application of the recovery model
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel across the health board footprint in a timely manner.
* Flexible working in line with service need.
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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