Job summary
Powys is committed to providing a Suicide Bereavement Support Service; our partnership-based approach provides timely and compassionate support for people and communities bereaved, affected and exposed to suicide.
Suicide Bereavement Co-ordinators deliver flexible and person-centred support to individuals, families and groups in the early stages of bereavement through suspected suicide across Powys, as well as reaching those affected and exposed.
For an informal discussion, contact Jan Roberts on jan.roberts3@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Powys is committed to developing specific Suicide Bereavement Support Services; our partnership-based approach, consisting of a mix of newly funded and existing services, will introduce timely and appropriate support for people and communities bereaved and affected by suicide.
Postvention Co-ordinators deliver flexible and person-centred support to individuals in the early stages of bereavement through suspected suicide across Powys. The post holder will maintain links with those individuals and families for at least 3 years to offer signposting to other services as the needs of the individual/families change. In addition, supporting and signposting those affected and exposed to suicide.
The post holder would be a suitably skilled individual to help shape the new Postvention service; be a highly resilient individual, with relevant experience of frontline support work, who can support traumatised and distressed individuals, families and communities in a person centred and highly compassionate manner who are recently bereaved or affected by suicide.
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
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience
- Continuous personal development
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people affected by suicide or other trauma
- Experience of service development in mental health field or care sector
- Hold a knowledge of relevant local support services and can demonstrate experience of multiagency involvement in service user support
- An understanding of best practice regarding information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high levels of resilience in pressurised situations
- Work on own initiative
- Able to manage own workload
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team approach
- Demonstrate effective written and oral and communication skills
- Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar
- Good personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to a compassionate, flexible, creative and person centred approach within working area
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly (occasional weekend/evening working may be required)
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience
- Continuous personal development
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting people affected by suicide or other trauma
- Experience of service development in mental health field or care sector
- Hold a knowledge of relevant local support services and can demonstrate experience of multiagency involvement in service user support
- An understanding of best practice regarding information governance, safeguarding and confidentiality
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high levels of resilience in pressurised situations
- Work on own initiative
- Able to manage own workload
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team approach
- Demonstrate effective written and oral and communication skills
- Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar
- Good personal organisation skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to a compassionate, flexible, creative and person centred approach within working area
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly (occasional weekend/evening working may be 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).
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).
