We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to work as part of our team at Ward F Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
Ward F is a 21-bedded Acute Inpatient assessment ward based in Neath Port Talbot hospital. We care for both male and female patients primarily between the ages of 18-64 suffering from Acute Mental Illness. We are the single point of admission ward for the Health Board.
We value working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and this will include the successful applicant. We believe in working together for better outcomes for our patients and providing a holistic approach to recovery.
In this Health Board, we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of "caring for each other", "working together" and "always improving".
The post holder will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients' rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
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
* Demonstrates Healthboard Values
* NVQ Level 2 equivalent or working towards
Experience & Qualities
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Experience of working in Mental health
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.
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