Job summary The Community Mental Health team at Gorwelion are looking to recruit a community practitioner working in the North Ceredigion area.The successful applicant would be responsible for the care & treatment planning of those with Mental health and emotional difficulties, assessment of individuals in acute distress , involvement in depot / clozapine clinics and working closely with other teams within the directorate to contribute a comprehensive care outcome.The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job Applicants will have significant experience working in an acute adult mental health setting and will require a sound knowledge of current issues pertaining to mental health, crisis intervention and home treatment.
Comprehensive Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management skills within the context of CTP are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to manage time and prioritise workload is fundamental to effective service delivery.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Interviews will be held on 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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across 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.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream.
Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Professional Qualification/ Registration from recognised body - RMN, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker Post-basic education in the area of practice to postgraduate diploma level Post registration experience Desirable Relevant degrees Experience Essential Wide range of experience within a service related setting Demonstrates achievements in developments of care standards/procedures guidelines Demonstrates effective team working Use of IT skills Desirable Demonstrates research and audit experience Clinical Audit experience Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)