Job summary
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
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
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
