Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team working with individuals who are living in their own homes. They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients in the community.
Using a team approach and working with a small case load, the post holder will work flexibly, intensively, creatively and responsively to clients' needs. The post holder will also ensure good links with others within the designated Dementia Community Mental Health Team area and other relevant agencies and professionals.
Those individuals using the service may have complex mental health needs. The aim of interventions is to help them to help themselves by developing ways of coping both practically and psychologically, by maintaining a high standard of delivery of health and social care packages that meets each individuals' own needs. Care plans will be evaluated for effectiveness under the overall care programme approach which aims to promote good mental health, and the post holder will work extended and unsociable hours in order to meet the needs of service users.
Main duties of the job
Promote positive attitude to health and work towards the prevention of physical and psychological ill health.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, directing, encouraging and leading therapies ensuring that they are delivered effectively. Ensure an effective therapeutic environment is maintained at all times.
Without direct supervision carry out specific duties as per Team agreed procedures that may include processing team referrals, providing advice and directing referrers to more appropriate services.
Prepare for and contribute to appropriate clinical team and other multi professional meetings, leading such clinical and non-clinical meetings when directed or in the absence of the Dementia Home Treatment Team Manager.
Discuss with Dementia Home Treatment Team Manager any aspects of work which cause concern or anxiety.
Have a detailed working knowledge of mental health and Health Board policies regarding Confidentiality, Data Protection Act, Mental Health Law, Freedom of Information Act, the Caldicott Principles, Complaints process, Mental Capacity Act, POVA, and apply this knowledge to practice and oversee its application by junior staff.
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and reviews and case conferences, providing written and verbal reports.
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 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
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a high standard of client care using a recognised care model. Holds a small caseload but will work with all clients covered by the team, being flexible, creative and responsive to client needs in relation to crisis management. Continue to provide accurate assessments of these cases in order to determine the suitability for continued Dementia Home Treatment Team intervention.
Undertake triage role for gate-keeping screening of referrals and prioritising the responsibilities of the team. Lead team discussions around allocation of referrals in accordance with agreed procedures and practice.
Develop, implement and evaluate care plans appropriate to clients' changing and complex needs, ensuring such actions are communicated and discussed collaboratively with the rest of the team, Care Co-coordinator, client and others involved as necessary. Take initiative in the co-ordination and input of other health and social care team members to ensure effective care delivery.
Formulate concise but clear descriptive risk assessment and risk management plans, reviewing regularly and ensuring that information is disseminated to others as appropriate.
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
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a high standard of client care using a recognised care model. Holds a small caseload but will work with all clients covered by the team, being flexible, creative and responsive to client needs in relation to crisis management. Continue to provide accurate assessments of these cases in order to determine the suitability for continued Dementia Home Treatment Team intervention.
Undertake triage role for gate-keeping screening of referrals and prioritising the responsibilities of the team. Lead team discussions around allocation of referrals in accordance with agreed procedures and practice.
Develop, implement and evaluate care plans appropriate to clients' changing and complex needs, ensuring such actions are communicated and discussed collaboratively with the rest of the team, Care Co-coordinator, client and others involved as necessary. Take initiative in the co-ordination and input of other health and social care team members to ensure effective care delivery.
Formulate concise but clear descriptive risk assessment and risk management plans, reviewing regularly and ensuring that information is disseminated to others as appropriate.
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
- Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent (RMN) and NMC registration/ Degree level Social care qualification Degree in Occupational Therapy
- High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
- CTP working practices Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation POVA/safeguarding
- Sound understanding of Mental Health Measure
- Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
- Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development
Desirable
- AOTMH member, Fieldwork educator certificate Thorn Diploma/Degree
- IT Skills
- Brief Family Therapy qualification/Training
- Cognitive Behavioural qualification/Training
- Counselling qualification/Training
- Clinical Supervision qualification/Training
- Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Mental Health care
- Experience of giving and/or receiving supervision
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to Home Treatment model
- Positive value base
- Good team worker
- Promote recovery
- Self-motivated
- Belief in inherent strengths of service user
- Prepared to embrace change
- Supportive of diversity of other's needs, opinions and values
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a geographical area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly within 24-hour shift pattern
Desirable
- Ability to speak / write Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing, or equivalent (RMN) and NMC registration/ Degree level Social care qualification Degree in Occupational Therapy
- High level of assessment/ risk assessment/ planning and evaluation skills necessary for working with acute Mental Health crisis
- CTP working practices Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation POVA/safeguarding
- Sound understanding of Mental Health Measure
- Awareness of current developments in Mental Health Practice
- Evidence of clinical and professional post qualification training and development
Desirable
- AOTMH member, Fieldwork educator certificate Thorn Diploma/Degree
- IT Skills
- Brief Family Therapy qualification/Training
- Cognitive Behavioural qualification/Training
- Counselling qualification/Training
- Clinical Supervision qualification/Training
- Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Mental Health care
- Experience of giving and/or receiving supervision
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to Home Treatment model
- Positive value base
- Good team worker
- Promote recovery
- Self-motivated
- Belief in inherent strengths of service user
- Prepared to embrace change
- Supportive of diversity of other's needs, opinions and values
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a geographical area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly within 24-hour shift pattern
Desirable
- Ability to speak / write Welsh
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).
