Senior Practitioner Mental Health

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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Job summary

The Pembrokeshire Local Primary Mental Health Support Service has a new opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Practitioner in Mental Health. You will be based at Canolfan Bro Cerwyn in Haverfordwest ,and you will also work in GP practices across Pembrokeshire. This is preferably a full time post but part time/ job share will be considered.

The role includes carrying out assessments and when indicated formulating and delivering evidence based interventions for Adults. Other aspects of the role involve making referrals to other health professionals and providing information and advice to GPs and other services.

Main duties of the job

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 13/02/2023.

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.

Date posted

20 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

100-NMR032-0123

Job locations

Bro Cerwyn

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 is desirable for 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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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 is desirable for 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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
  • RMN , Qualified social worker , Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
  • Post graduate CBT diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma in CBT

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have common mental health problems i.e. anxiety and depression etc
  • Demonstrates high standards of written communication to ensure clinical outcomes are reported appropriately
  • Able to write clear reports and letters
  • Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
  • Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and young people and or older adults
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Eligible to assess under part one of the measure
  • RMN , Qualified social worker , Occupational Therapist, Psychologist
  • Post graduate CBT diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Post graduate diploma in CBT

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have common mental health problems i.e. anxiety and depression etc
  • Demonstrates high standards of written communication to ensure clinical outcomes are reported appropriately
  • Able to write clear reports and letters
  • Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
  • Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Desirable

  • Experience of working with children and young people and or older adults
  • Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time
  • Evidence of working in the local community

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bro Cerwyn

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PG


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bro Cerwyn

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PG


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Paul Hayler

paul.hayler@wales.nhs.uk

01437834429

Date posted

20 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

100-NMR032-0123

Job locations

Bro Cerwyn

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PG


Supporting documents

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