Job summary
An exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Band 6 Practitioner to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, who provide Community Rehabilitation Services to the Mental Health and Learning Disability Division for the areas of North Wales as part of Specialist Commissioning Care Services.
Main duties of the job
The team is based in central area of Denbigh The appointed candidate will hold a caseload and act as Care co-ordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measures Framework, delivering rehabilitation focused services for service users within NHS rehabilitation inpatient units, Out of Area placements such as independent hospitals, low secure units, specialist placements and also within the community.
The aim of the team is to provide a focus on the repatriation of services users back to their home area, and also to provide intensive community rehabilitation to enable Service Users with Complex Emotional Needs and or Complex Rehabilitation needs to remain within their local area
This post is open to experienced registered practitioner such as Mental Health Nurses and Social Workers that meet the requirements of the post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification in relation to Adult Mental Health/Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrate competency of post qualifying experience in mental health and / or able to demonstrate substantial experience in the assessment rehabilitation and management of service users requiring long term management within the community
- Team working skills/Good knowledge of mental health assessment and assessment tools oEvidence of ability to work within identified risk areas in a positive manner utilising team support. oCommitted to raising standards in mental health services oAbility to prioritise and work proactively oEffective verbal and non verbal communication skills. oAbility to work in a pressurised environment oAbility to work with service users / carers as equal contributors to service planning and delivery. oAbility to see service users and carers as equal partners in the management of their own care and support. oAbility to supervise and manager Junior members of staff
- Awareness of current developments within MH &LD programme and also within BCULHB. oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance oKnowledge of and commitment to the recovery and social inclusion of clients. oKnowledge of Child Protection and SOVA issues oKnowledge and awareness of all Wales Mental Health Measures
Desirable
- Management qualification and / or management experience
- Teaching and assessing experience
- Broad range of experience in Private health care settings/Experience of CMHT work/Experience of rehabilitation work
- IT Skills (e.g. ECDL) /Welsh Speaker/Ability to manage resources/Leadership/ motivational skills/Experience of working within Recovery focused service
C.P.D
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Professional Qualification in relation to Adult Mental Health/Educated to degree level
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrate competency of post qualifying experience in mental health and / or able to demonstrate substantial experience in the assessment rehabilitation and management of service users requiring long term management within the community
- Team working skills/Good knowledge of mental health assessment and assessment tools oEvidence of ability to work within identified risk areas in a positive manner utilising team support. oCommitted to raising standards in mental health services oAbility to prioritise and work proactively oEffective verbal and non verbal communication skills. oAbility to work in a pressurised environment oAbility to work with service users / carers as equal contributors to service planning and delivery. oAbility to see service users and carers as equal partners in the management of their own care and support. oAbility to supervise and manager Junior members of staff
- Awareness of current developments within MH &LD programme and also within BCULHB. oUnderstanding of Clinical Governance oKnowledge of and commitment to the recovery and social inclusion of clients. oKnowledge of Child Protection and SOVA issues oKnowledge and awareness of all Wales Mental Health Measures
Desirable
- Management qualification and / or management experience
- Teaching and assessing experience
- Broad range of experience in Private health care settings/Experience of CMHT work/Experience of rehabilitation work
- IT Skills (e.g. ECDL) /Welsh Speaker/Ability to manage resources/Leadership/ motivational skills/Experience of working within Recovery focused service
C.P.D
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
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).
