Job summary
The Psychology Older Adult Mental Health Service is very pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for 3 full-time Band 5 Low Intensity Psychological Therapy Practitioner positions to work in the acute and community mental health setting. The base will be either Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Bronglais General Hospital/Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth and St Nons/St Brynachs Hospital, Haverfordwest. The successful applicant will work alongside other Low Intensity Psychological Therapy Practitioners based across the three counties. There will be opportunity for peer support and clinical supervision.
The post-holder needs to demonstrate drive, commitment, and compassion for improving psychological needs of older people with mental health difficulties, including people and their carers living with dementia.
This is an exciting time to join our service as it embarks on transformative ways to deliver and evaluate psychological interventions to older people on the acute psychiatric ward and in the Community Mental Health Team.
The post-holder needs to demonstrate innovation and motivation to support the implementation of this plan. They must be able to work independently and have excellent IT skills to support the existing service.
This is an ideal opportunity to work with older clinical populations across both acute and community settings. It would suit anyone wishing to pursue a career in clinical psychology or mental health.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists/ Registered Psychological Therapists:
To undertake psychologically informed assessments of clients using psychological tools, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of low-level interventions, including individual and group formats, to inpatients on the acute psychiatric ward and outpatients in the CMHT.
To assist in the administration and scoring of questionnaires and the collation of data (psychometrics).
Development of clinical reports and correspondence to referrer, for review by supervisor.
To assist to develop, facilitate/ co-facilitate and evaluate group therapy initiatives.
To contribute to service audit, service evaluation or research, as appropriate.
To be highly accessible and visible across the inpatient ward and CMHT, actively integrating into the teams and contributing to MDTs.
To assist in supporting team formulations, reflective space and teaching/ training.
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 12,000 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;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 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
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.
Interviews will be held on 22/10/2024.
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.
Interviews will be held on 22/10/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC/NMC registrant (as defined to be able to undertake assessments under Part 1 Mental Health Measure) With degree (or equivalent) OR Psychology Degree, eligible for Graduate Membership of BPS and successfully completed academic course of study/supervised practice in NHS settings or equivalent, in line with Matrics Cymru competencies/standards for low intensity psychological interventions /qualified as a PTP OR Psychological therapist, working towards accreditation with an appropriate body meeting the criteria for CfWI Psychological Therapist OR Have extensive experience in working with people with mental health conditions and have completed formal training in the delivery of low intensity psychological therapies as designated in Matrics Cymru Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions. Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Good understanding of the Mental Health Measure Part 1 and 2, Matrics Cymru and the Psychological Therapies Plan (2017).
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Good understanding of the Mental Health Measure Part 1 and 2, Matrics Cymru and the Psychological Therapies Plan (2017)
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of societal issues and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems and their effects
- Knowledge of and a willingness to work guided by the principles of prudent health care (as defined by the Welsh Government)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems / dementia / frailty / neurodevelopmental difficulty
- Experience of working in NHS Primary or Secondary Care services / care homes / inpatient services
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in NHS settings with mental health difficulties
- Experience in working in a service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Evidence of working in the local community
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to sites in a timely manner
- Flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Across Health Board working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC/NMC registrant (as defined to be able to undertake assessments under Part 1 Mental Health Measure) With degree (or equivalent) OR Psychology Degree, eligible for Graduate Membership of BPS and successfully completed academic course of study/supervised practice in NHS settings or equivalent, in line with Matrics Cymru competencies/standards for low intensity psychological interventions /qualified as a PTP OR Psychological therapist, working towards accreditation with an appropriate body meeting the criteria for CfWI Psychological Therapist OR Have extensive experience in working with people with mental health conditions and have completed formal training in the delivery of low intensity psychological therapies as designated in Matrics Cymru Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions. Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post. Good understanding of the Mental Health Measure Part 1 and 2, Matrics Cymru and the Psychological Therapies Plan (2017).
- Demonstrates an understanding of common mental health conditions
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Good understanding of the Mental Health Measure Part 1 and 2, Matrics Cymru and the Psychological Therapies Plan (2017)
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of societal issues and the impact it can have on mental health
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems and their effects
- Knowledge of and a willingness to work guided by the principles of prudent health care (as defined by the Welsh Government)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems / dementia / frailty / neurodevelopmental difficulty
- Experience of working in NHS Primary or Secondary Care services / care homes / inpatient services
Desirable
- Experience of working with people in NHS settings with mental health difficulties
- Experience in working in a service where agreed targets are in place, demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Evidence of working in the local community
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to sites in a timely manner
- Flexible to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Across Health Board working
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).
