Responsible for the specialist assessment and care of clients and provide relevant appropriate treatments when appropriate to allow them to maintain independence for as long as possible in the community.

Liaise with specialist services within their catchment area and develop links with Primary Care Services and other caregivers. They will manage outcomes autonomously, but link to peer support through supervision and video conferencing facilities.

Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist assessment and support services for people over the age of 65 who are suffering from mental health problems or clients under the age of 65 with evidence of organic changes.

Manage own case load. Undertake initial assessments on behalf of the CMHT and to care coordinate. Undertake self-audit of care coordination activity in line with Welsh Government audit requirements.

Act as Duty Officer for the Older Persons team at the CMHT ensuring information is processed accurately and communicated to other professionals/agencies.

Co-ordinate, arrange and where appropriate chair case conferences where there is notification of serious concern i.e. Protection of Vulnerable Adults.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English 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 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.

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

Provide a specialist assessment and support services for people over the age of 65 who are suffering from mental health problems or clients under the age of 65 with evidence of organic changes.

Manage own case load. Undertake initial assessments on behalf of the CMHT and to care coordinate. Undertake self-audit of care coordination activity in line with Welsh Government audit requirements.

Act as Duty Officer for the Older Persons team at the CMHT ensuring information is processed accurately and communicated to other professionals/agencies.

Co-ordinate, arrange and where appropriate chair case conferences where there is notification of serious concern i.e. Protection of Vulnerable Adults.

Act independently and have sole responsibility for managing case load and time effectively.

Act as a therapeutic resource for clients, having the ability to use assessments and offer a variety of interventions e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling.

Review and monitor complex mental health presentation and offer opinions regarding diagnosis as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Work with clients with uncertain or differential diagnosis in order to improve their functioning while seeking a confirmed diagnosis.

Work within a highly autonomous team.

Analyse and interpret complex clinical, environmental and social situations in order to plan the most effective interventions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist or Registered Social Worker
• Up-to-date registration
• Significant post-registration experience within Older Age Psychiatry
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Section 117
• Knowledge and experience of assessment processes
• Familiarity with relevant NICE guidelines
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Skill in risk assessment and risk management
• Understanding of contemporary approaches and developments in mental health
• Evidence of understanding National Service Frameworks for Mental Health and Older People
• Awareness of appropriate professional guidelines for practice
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Undertanding of WCCIS
• Post-qualification training in a relevant area of clinically therapeutic practice (Dementia Care Mapping etc)
• Understanding of demand and capacity issues

Experience

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory experience
• Hospital or community mental health experience with older people

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB values
• Resilient in dealing with patients' experiences of extreme distress, and supporting families
• Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting service user rights and choices
• Approachable, creative and innovative

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel within a geographical area
• Ability to work hours flexibly if required

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledgeable and skilled in mental health assessment, requiring the ability to plan, organise and signpost care
• Flexible to meet needs of the service
• Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems within a time-limited framework
• Proven clinical skills commensurate with the post
• Proven ability to manage own caseload
• Skilled in care and treatment planning
• Strong verbal and written communication and networking skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work to targets
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• Able to deal appropriately with stressful situations
• Skilled in empowering service users

Desirable

• Clinical supervision skills
• CBT/solution-focused approach

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bryntirion Resource Centre

Salop Road

Welshpool

SY21 7DU

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070-NMR196-1224