An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and forward-thinking professionals with experience of working with adults to join the Caerphilly Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS).
Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health Professional (Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse - Mental Health, Registered Nurse - Learning Disabilities, Social Worker).
Working within the legislative framework of part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health needs within the context of a multi-disciplinary multi-agency Primary Care Mental Health Support Service (PCMHSS).
The role will be a hybrid model of working, a mix of working from a base as well as working from home to best support the clients presenting to PCMHSS.
There will be training and developmental opportunities for the successful applicants, as well as the opportunity to contribute to new initiatives and developments within the service.
Main duties of the job
* To provide holistic mental health assessments
* To deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions (individual and group based)
* To provide advice and information to patients and their carers, including signposting to other sources of support
* To support onward referral to secondary and specialist services where indicated
* To develop and maintain close relationships with Primary Care providers 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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 speciality 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.
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
Essential
* Professional qualification
Desirable
* Post registration training in one or more evidence based psychological therapy relevant to PCMHSS
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of speciality eg primary care, community mental health, older adults, CAMHS
* Experience of managing own caseload and/or time working independently
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Experience of delivering psychological interventions
* Experience of meeting agreed/specific service targets
* Experience of using a stepped care model of service provision
* Experience of mentoring students
Skills
Essential
* Clinical assessment and formulation skills
* Ability to undertake clinical risk assessment
* Organisation ability and time management skills
* The capacity to apply psychological approaches in a way that is congruent with the primary care culture, incorporating a range of skills to meet a broad spectrum of presenting issues
* Team working, use of supervision
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Teaching and presentation skills
* Ability to use outcome measures for both clinical and audit purposes
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of the legislation underpinning service delivery, e.g MH Measure
* Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures for children, young people and vulnerable adults
* Knowledge of psycho-educational interventions
Desirable
* Foundational knowledge of evidence based therapies and willingness to undertake further training as required
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Risca Health Centre
Cromwell road
Caerphilly
NP11 6YF
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