Responsible for the specialist assessment, care and treatment planning for older adults who are experiencing mental health illness. To provide and monitor relevant treatment pathways, to improve their mental health and quality of life, in order to promote health, well-being and independence.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Practitioner to join an Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.

If you come to work with us you will be a care coordinator in a team of dedicated and supportive professionals. We are a well established team who offer excellent care and treatment and we are looking for someone who has energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and who is committed to person-centred and holistic practice.

To be competent in completing specialist assessments, care and treatment plans and risk assessments.

To work proactively within a multi-disciplinary mental health service

To have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Welsh Measure legislation.

To be motivated, organised and have the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 community 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 Wales. Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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 and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant post regestration experience within Old Age psychiatry
• Registered professional
• Skilled in risk assessment and risk management
• Understanding of the Mental Health Measure Wales
• Knowledge of evidence based interventions
• Up to date knowledge of assessment processes
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Understanding of contemporary approaches / developments in mental health
• Awareness of appropriate professional guidelines for practice

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalant
• Post qualification training in relevant areas
• Understanding of the CHC process
• Mentorship training

Experience

Essential

• Able to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Evidence of refelective practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
• Committed to professional development

Desirable

• Hospital community mental health experience with older people

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Knowledgeable and skilled in assessment requiring the ability to organise, plan and signpost care
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Proven clinical skills commensurate with the post
• Proven ability to manage own caseload
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a Team Player
• Strong verbal and written communication and networking skills
• Able to deal appropriately with stressful situations
• Excellent IT skills
• Skilled in care and treatment planning
• Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches

Desirable

• Clinical supervision skills
• CBT / Solution focused approach

Values

Essential

• Positive attitude
• Resiliant in dealing with patient's experience of extreme distress and supporting families
• Approachable, creative and innovative
• Reliable
• Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, respective service users rights and choices

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within the goegraphical area
• Able to work hours flexibly if required

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

The Hazels

Temple Street

Llandrindod Wells

LD1 5HF

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070-NMR154-0924