Job Summary
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an appropriately experienced and registered health or social care professionals to work as part of the MND Care Coordinator Service that works across Powys. The MND Care Coordinator role is responsible for co-ordination of care and support to people living with MND across Powys.
The post will be based in Powys, location to be agreed. Applications are welcomed from professionals registered with any health or social care professional body, such as nursing, social work or the allied health professions.
If you have the relevant qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills, together with a strong desire to improve care for people with MND and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder Will Be Expected To
1. Deliver local support to patients diagnosed with MND in Powys (via a single point of contact).
2. Track patients along their disease pathway from diagnosis to end of life care.
3. Coordinate the local multidisciplinary care of patients living with MND across Powys Teaching Health Board area in primary and secondary and third sector care settings ensuring patients can access high quality care that adheres to the MNDA standards of care and best practice guidance.
4. Liaise with the Neurologists and the MND Care centre in Morriston Hospital, Nevil Hall Hospital, Walton Hospital Liverpool for specialist input of MND care.
5. Be a non-urgent single point of contact for patients with MND, their carers and professionals as a resource for information advice and signposting.
6. Evaluate and audit the Care Coordinator role as agreed with the MND Care Co-ordinator Steering Group.
About Us
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 patients 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 Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Date posted
18 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-NMR042-0325
Job locations
TBC Powys
Powys TBC
LD3 7NS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Details of full job role and responsibilities can be found within the attached job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registration with relevant professional body e.g. NMC/HCPC
2. Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent, relating to the speciality
3. Relevant postgraduate training/ Diploma level specialist training or experience
4. Knowledge of advances and current issues in MND
5. Knowledge of MNDA Standards of Care and National guidelines
6. Knowledge of healthcare policy for neurological services, both locally and nationally
7. Knowledge of scope of professional practice and code of conduct
Desirable
1. Knowledge of current MND services in Powys
Experience
Essential
1. Significant post registration experience including experience relevant to palliative care and community working
2. Broad range of community experience relevant to the speciality
3. Experience of working in and co-ordinating a multidisciplinary team
4. Experience of shared decision making with patients and families
5. Demonstrate leadership skills and experience
Desirable
1. Experience in caring for patients with progressive neurological conditions
2. Teaching skills and experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
1. Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable
2. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
3. Motivate and lead others
4. Strength of character and confidence to manage opposition and overcome obstacles in a positive and non-threatening manner
5. Assertiveness, self-awareness and resilience
6. Independently make clinical decisions
7. Manage work autonomously
8. Possess effective communication skills
9. Demonstrate a good understanding of audit and research and its application to/uses in practice
10. Influence and overcome resistance through application of specialist clinical knowledge and skills
11. Work in multi professional setting
12. An understanding of the language needs of patients with MND
13. IT skills and ability to use multiple systems
Desirable
1. Experience of undertaking research / audit
2. Further communication skills training
3. Fluency in Welsh language
Other
Essential
1. Ability to make own transport arrangements for home visits / to travel between sites
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
TBC Powys
Powys TBC
LD3 7NS
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ #J-18808-Ljbffr