Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Mental Health Liaison Service based in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.
This specialty is concerned with the care of people presenting with both mental health and physical health symptoms regardless of cause. The service has a focus on the bio/psychosocial model, being concerned with the relationship between the physiology, psychology and sociology of human health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner who is committed to helping improve and deliver the highest standards of person centred assessment and care to individuals presenting to the Accident and Emergency Department or currently within the general hospital experiencing mental health problems.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, you will demonstrate self-management skills and independence in thought and action and take personal responsibility for professional performance. The successful candidate will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team which consists of Doctors, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Pharmacists, using a collaborative approach to solve and manage problems for the people in our care.
Therefore, an essential attribute needed for this post is the ability to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface.
The successful applicants must have an interest working with adults aged over 18, possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a willingness to develop within the liaison role and as a member of the team. This includes being available to give advice at all stages of care. The aim is that assistance is delivered to patients in order to alleviate distress, prevent escalation and improve safety and patient experience.
The role includes working with the CAMHS Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team overnight and supporting with the assessment of young people in the Accident and Emergency Department.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 12/07/2022.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 12/07/2022.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- First level professional qualification in Mental Health /Learning Disability Nursing
- Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular comorbid mental and physical health presentations
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Interest in delirium
- Training in Brief Psychological Interventions
- Interest or experience in treating drug and alcohol misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within an area of speciality, for instance inpatient, community, crisis team, drug and alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of Liaison work
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- First level professional qualification in Mental Health /Learning Disability Nursing
- Excellent clinical knowledge of specialist area in particular comorbid mental and physical health presentations
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Interest in delirium
- Training in Brief Psychological Interventions
- Interest or experience in treating drug and alcohol misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within an area of speciality, for instance inpatient, community, crisis team, drug and alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of Liaison work
- Experience of working within a multi-agency community mental health setting
Language Skills
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
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).
